Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) EBITDA Margin %: 2.61% (As of Jun. 2025) — 13% Below Median

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LSE:SLNG Slingsby (H C) PLC LSE:SLNG
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What is Slingsby (H C) EBITDA Margin %?

Slingsby (H C) LSE:SLNG -25.00% 37 EBITDA Margin % is 2.61% as of Jun. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 2.99. GuruFocus rates LSE:SLNG with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.39. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Slingsby (H C)'s EBITDA for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was £0.27 Mil. Slingsby (H C)'s Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was £10.48 Mil. Therefore, Slingsby (H C)'s EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 2.61%.


Slingsby (H C)  (LSE:SLNG) 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.


Slingsby (H C) EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Slingsby (H C) EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Slingsby (H C)'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.

Slingsby (H C) EBITDA Margin % Chart

Slingsby (H C) Annual Data
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EBITDA Margin %
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Slingsby (H C) Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:SLNG vs GWW, FAST, FERG: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Slingsby (H C)'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.


Slingsby (H C) EBITDA Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Slingsby (H C)'s EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Slingsby (H C)'s EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Slingsby (H C) EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Slingsby (H C)'s EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2024 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=-0.025/20.773
=-0.12 %

Slingsby (H C)'s EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Jun. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=0.274/10.48
=2.61 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of 2.61% mean?
Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) has a EBITDA Margin % of 2.61% as of Jun. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Slingsby (H C) and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 2.99.
Is Slingsby (H C)'s EBITDA Margin % too high?
Slingsby (H C)'s current EBITDA Margin % of 2.61% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 2.99. The Industrial Distribution industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.47. Slingsby (H C)'s value of 2.61% is 65% below this industry median. Overall, Slingsby (H C) has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Slingsby (H C)'s EBITDA Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
Slingsby (H C)'s EBITDA Margin % of 2.61% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.47. Slingsby (H C)'s value of 2.61% is 65% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.99 vs. the industry median of 7.47, Slingsby (H C) has consistently been below 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 7.47, based on 158 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. Slingsby (H C)'s current EBITDA Margin % of 2.61% is 65% below 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 Slingsby (H C) and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Slingsby (H C)'s current EBITDA Margin % is 2.61%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 2.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Slingsby (H C) stock overvalued right now?
Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) has a current EBITDA Margin % of 2.61%. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.39, compared to a current price of £0.45 — trading 81.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 2.61%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 2.99 and 65% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 7.47. Slingsby (H C)'s overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG), the current EBITDA Margin % is 2.61% as of Jun. 2025. 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 Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Slingsby (H C) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.45 is trading 81.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.39.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SLNG:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 2.61% (13% below median its 10-year median of 2.99)
  • GF Value™: £2.39 vs. price of £0.45 (81.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65% below the Industrial Distribution median

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SLNG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Slingsby (H C) Business Description

Address Otley Road, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorks, GBR, BD17 7LW
Slingsby (H C) PLC is engaged in merchanting and distribution of a diversified range of industrial and commercial equipment consisting of incidental purchasing supplies. The range spanning approximately 45,000 products include the following sectors: handling and lifting, wheels and castors, ladders and steps, storage and shelving, office, safety and security, workwear, cleaning and hygiene, mailroom and packaging, workshop and maintenance, waste and recycling, premises, cloakroom, signs and labels, and flooring and matting. The group only has one business segment, which is its principal activity, being the merchanting and distribution of industrial and commercial equipment.
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