Luckin Coffee (LTS:0A6U) EBITDA Margin %: 10.20% (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median


LTS:0A6U Luckin Coffee Inc LTS:0A6U
83 GF Score
Price $12.54
GF Value $20.29
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Luckin Coffee EBITDA Margin %?

Luckin Coffee LTS:0A6U 83 EBITDA Margin % is 10.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 12.74. GuruFocus rates LTS:0A6U with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 360 Restaurants companies, Luckin Coffee ranks better than 57.78% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Luckin Coffee's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $178 Mil. Luckin Coffee's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,740 Mil. Therefore, Luckin Coffee's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.20%.


Luckin Coffee  (LTS:0A6U) 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.


Luckin Coffee EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Luckin Coffee EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Luckin Coffee'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.

Luckin Coffee EBITDA Margin % Chart

Luckin Coffee Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 21.20 11.60 14.88 14.27 13.87

Luckin Coffee Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LTS:0A6U vs EAT, CAVA, BROS: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Luckin Coffee'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.


Luckin Coffee EBITDA Margin % vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Luckin Coffee's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Luckin Coffee's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Luckin Coffee EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Luckin Coffee's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=970.821/6997.969
=13.87 %

Luckin Coffee's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=177.509/1740.468
=10.20 %

* 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 10.20% mean?
Luckin Coffee (LTS:0A6U) 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 Luckin Coffee and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 12.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Luckin Coffee ranks #152 out of 360 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Luckin Coffee's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Luckin Coffee's current EBITDA Margin % of 10.20% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 12.74. The Restaurants industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. Luckin Coffee's value of 10.20% is 11.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Luckin Coffee ranks #152 out of 360 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Luckin Coffee has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Luckin Coffee's EBITDA Margin % compare to EAT and CAVA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Luckin Coffee ranks #152 out of 360 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Luckin Coffee in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. Luckin Coffee's value of 10.20% is 11.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.74 vs. the industry median of 11.56, Luckin Coffee 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 a Restaurants company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Restaurants companies is 11.56, based on 360 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. Luckin Coffee's current EBITDA Margin % of 10.20% is 11.8% 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 Luckin Coffee and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Luckin Coffee's current EBITDA Margin % is 10.20%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 12.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luckin Coffee stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luckin Coffee (LTS:0A6U) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.29, compared to a current price of $12.54 — trading 38.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 10.20%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 12.74 and 11.8% below the Restaurants industry median of 11.56. Luckin Coffee's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Luckin Coffee (LTS:0A6U), 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 Luckin Coffee (LTS:0A6U) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luckin Coffee stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.54 is trading 38.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.29. GuruFocus considers Luckin Coffee to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0A6U:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 10.20% (20% below median its 10-year median of 12.74)
  • GF Value™: $20.29 vs. price of $12.54 (38.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 11.8% below the Restaurants median (#152 of 360)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0A6U stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Luckin Coffee Business Description

Other Exchanges LKNCY:USALC0A:Germany
Address 1-3 Taibei Road, 28th Floor, Building T3, Haixi Jingu Plaza, Siming District, Fujian, Xiamen, CHN, 361008
Luckin Coffee Inc operates a coffee network in China, providing retail services for freshly brewed drinks and pre-made food and beverage items. Its technology-driven model is built on mobile apps and a store network, offering a cashier-less purchase experience with features such as store selection, advance ordering, multiple payment options, and real-time order tracking. The company mainly operates self-operated pick-up stores in high-demand locations, enabling rapid and cost-efficient expansion, and also uses partnership and franchise models. It offers multiple products, including coffee, tea drinks, snacks, and light meals, with recipes tailored to local preferences, supported by sourcing and proprietary technology for operations and supply chain management.
83GF Score

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