Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
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.
Public Policy Holding Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Public Policy Holding Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
* 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:PPHC vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Public Policy Holding Co'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.
Public Policy Holding Co EBITDA Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Public Policy Holding Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Public Policy Holding Co'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.
Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) has a EBITDA Margin % of -10.20% 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 Public Policy Holding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #960 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 89.6%.
Is Public Policy Holding Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Public Policy Holding Co's current EBITDA Margin % is -10.20%. Based on the distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #960 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Public Policy Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Policy Holding Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #960 out of 1071 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Public Policy Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. 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 Business Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Business Services companies is 10.93, based on 1,071 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. 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 Public Policy Holding Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Public Policy Holding Co's current EBITDA Margin % is -10.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Policy Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £9.97, compared to a current price of £6.05 — trading 39.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -10.20%. Public Policy Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC), the current EBITDA Margin % is -10.20% 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 Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Policy Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £6.05 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £9.97.
GuruFocus considers Public Policy Holding Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PPHC:
EBITDA Margin %: -10.20%
GF Value™: £9.97 vs. price of £6.05 (39.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:PPHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Public Policy Holding Co Inc operates as a advisory firm. The company also operates a portfolio of independent firms that offer public affairs, crisis management, lobbying, and advocacy services on behalf of the corporate, trade association, and non-profit client organisations. Its business comprises of three reporting segments - Government Relations Consulting, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Consulting and Compliance and Insights Services.
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