LSB IndustriesLXU -3.08%55 EBITDA Margin % is 26.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 15.81. GuruFocus rates LXU with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, LSB Industries ranks better than 91.35% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. LSB Industries's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $45.6 Mil. LSB Industries's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $169.5 Mil. Therefore, LSB Industries's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.90%.
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.
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LSB Industries EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LSB Industries'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.
LXU vs ASPI, WLKP, GPRE: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, LSB Industries'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.
LSB Industries EBITDA Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LSB Industries's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSB Industries'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.
LSB Industries (LXU) has a EBITDA Margin % of 26.90% 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 LSB Industries and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 15.81. According to the industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #137 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is LSB Industries' EBITDA Margin % too high?
LSB Industries' current EBITDA Margin % of 26.90% is 70% above median its 10-year median of 15.81. The Chemicals industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64. LSB Industries' value of 26.90% is 179.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #137 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LSB Industries has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSB Industries' EBITDA Margin % compare to ASPI and WLKP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #137 out of 1584 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places LSB Industries in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64. LSB Industries' value of 26.90% is 179.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.81 vs. the industry median of 9.64, LSB Industries 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 Chemicals company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Chemicals companies is 9.64, based on 1,584 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. LSB Industries's current EBITDA Margin % of 26.90% is 179.2% 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 LSB Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSB Industries's current EBITDA Margin % is 26.90%, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 15.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSB Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries (LXU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.59, compared to a current price of $10.71 — trading 11.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 26.90%, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 15.81 and 179.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.64. LSB Industries' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 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 LSB Industries (LXU), the current EBITDA Margin % is 26.90% 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 LSB Industries (LXU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.71 is trading 11.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.59.
GuruFocus considers LSB Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LXU:
EBITDA Margin %: 26.90% (70% above median its 10-year median of 15.81)
GF Value™: $9.59 vs. price of $10.71 (11.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 179.2% above the Chemicals median (#137 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LXU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LSB Industries Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products in the United States. The company manufactures and sells chemical products for the agricultural and industrial sectors. Its products include ammonia, fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (AN and HDAN), and urea ammonia nitrate (UAN) for agricultural applications; high purity and commercial grade ammonia, sulfuric acids, concentrated, blended, and regular nitric acid, mixed nitrating acids, carbon dioxide, and diesel exhaust fluid for industrial applications; and industrial grade AN (LDAN) and AN solutions for mining applications. Its products are sold through distributors and directly to end customers throughout the United States and other parts of North America.
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