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Porta Communications (LSE:PTCM) 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.
Porta Communications EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Porta Communications EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Porta Communications'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:PTCM vs NWCN, ADMG: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Porta Communications'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.
Porta Communications EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Porta Communications's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Porta Communications'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.
Porta Communications (LSE:PTCM) has a EBITDA Margin % of -2.55% as of Dec. 2018. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Porta Communications and its competitors.
Is Porta Communications' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Porta Communications' current EBITDA Margin % is -2.55%.
How does Porta Communications' EBITDA Margin % compare to NWCN and ADMG?
Porta Communications' EBITDA Margin % of -2.55% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.20. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 8.20, based on 1,010 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 Porta Communications and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Porta Communications's current EBITDA Margin % is -2.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Porta Communications stock overvalued right now?
Porta Communications (LSE:PTCM) has a current EBITDA Margin % of -2.55%. The current EBITDA Margin % is -2.55%. 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 Porta Communications (LSE:PTCM), the current EBITDA Margin % is -2.55% as of Dec. 2018. 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.
Porta Communications PLC is communications, marketing, design, advertising and analytical service provider. The company engages its business through three segments: Corporate Communications, Marketing and Advertising, and Head Office. Its operating segments include Corporate Communications and Marketing and Advertising through which it offers public relations, public affairs, media buying, advertising, marketing and corporate branding services. Its Head Office segment offers group treasury, and finance and management services. The majority of the company revenues are generated through the Corporate Communications segment mainly from the Europe and Asia-Pacific region.
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