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Latham (James)LSE:LTHM -0.47%75 EBITDA Margin % is 7.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 8.10. GuruFocus rates LSE:LTHM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Forest Products companies, Latham (James) ranks better than 56.54% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Latham (James)'s EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £15.4 Mil. Latham (James)'s Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £196.2 Mil. Therefore, Latham (James)'s EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.85%.
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Latham (James) EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Latham (James) EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Latham (James)'s EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LSE:LTHM vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Latham (James)'s EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Latham (James) EBITDA Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Latham (James)'s EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Latham (James)'s EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM) has a EBITDA Margin % of 7.85% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Latham (James) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.10. Over the past decade, Latham (James)'s EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.39 to 16.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Latham (James) ranks #123 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 43.5%.
Is Latham (James)'s EBITDA Margin % too high?
Latham (James)'s current EBITDA Margin % of 7.85% is near median its 10-year median of 8.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.39 to a high of 16.15. The Forest Products industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.40. Latham (James)'s value of 7.85% is 22.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Latham (James) ranks #123 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Latham (James) has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Latham (James)'s EBITDA Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Latham (James) ranks #123 out of 283 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Latham (James) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.40. Latham (James)'s value of 7.85% is 22.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Latham (James)'s own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.39 to 16.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.10 vs. the industry median of 6.40, Latham (James) has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Forest Products companies is 6.40, based on 283 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Latham (James)'s current EBITDA Margin % of 7.85% is 22.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Latham (James) and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 6.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Latham (James)'s current EBITDA Margin % is 7.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Latham (James) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.91, compared to a current price of £10.65 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 7.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.10 and 22.7% above the Forest Products industry median of 6.40. Latham (James)'s overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM), the current EBITDA Margin % is 7.85% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Latham (James) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £10.65 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.91.
GuruFocus considers Latham (James) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:LTHM:
EBITDA Margin %: 7.85% (near median its 10-year median of 8.10)
GF Value™: £11.91 vs. price of £10.65 (10.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.7% above the Forest Products median (#123 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:LTHM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Latham (James) PLC is an importer and distributor of wood-based sheet materials, joinery quality softwood, and hardwood and hardwood flooring. The firm's only operating segment is timber importing and distribution. Geographically, the company derives the maximum of its revenue from the United Kingdom and has a presence in the Republic of Ireland, and the Rest of Europe. The company's products include Panels, Melamine, Veneered, Laminates, Solid Surface, Door Blanks, and others.
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