Marks & Spencer GroupMAKSF 86 EBITDA Margin % is 8.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 10.20. GuruFocus rates MAKSF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Marks & Spencer Group ranks worse than 51.86% on this metric.
Marks & Spencer Group (OTCPK:MAKSF) 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.
Marks & Spencer Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Marks & Spencer Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marks & Spencer Group'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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Marks & Spencer Group'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.
Marks & Spencer Group EBITDA Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marks & Spencer Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marks & Spencer Group'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.
Marks & Spencer Group (MAKSF) has a EBITDA Margin % of 8.39% 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 Marks & Spencer Group and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 10.20. Over the past decade, Marks & Spencer Group's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.00 to 11.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #585 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 51.9%.
Is Marks & Spencer Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Marks & Spencer Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 8.39% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 10.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 11.16. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. Marks & Spencer Group's value of 8.39% is 12.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #585 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marks & Spencer Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marks & Spencer Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #585 out of 1128 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Marks & Spencer Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. Marks & Spencer Group's value of 8.39% is 12.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Marks & Spencer Group's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.00 to 11.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.20 vs. the industry median of 7.48, Marks & Spencer Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.48, based on 1,128 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. Marks & Spencer Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 8.39% is 12.2% 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 Marks & Spencer Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marks & Spencer Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 8.39%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 10.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marks & Spencer Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks & Spencer Group (MAKSF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.66, compared to a current price of $4.32 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 8.39%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 10.20 and 12.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.48. Marks & Spencer Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Marks & Spencer Group (MAKSF), the current EBITDA Margin % is 8.39% 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 Marks & Spencer Group (MAKSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks & Spencer Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.32 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.66.
GuruFocus considers Marks & Spencer Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MAKSF:
EBITDA Margin %: 8.39% (18% below median its 10-year median of 10.20)
GF Value™: $5.66 vs. price of $4.32 (23.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#585 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAKSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marks & Spencer is a British multichannel retailer with stores across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue stems from the firm's UK operations, selling its own-brand food, clothing, and home merchandise predominantly. The food segment includes value products (dairy, poultry, meat, fresh produce), ready-made meals, and healthy items. The clothing and home division sells women's wear, lingerie, men's wear, kids' wear, beauty, and home products. The remaining revenue comes from international sales, where M&S sells through a mix of its own stores, franchises, and online channels.In 2020, the firm entered into a joint venture, purchasing 50% of grocery e-commerce business Ocado Retail. Ocado is the exclusive online distributor of M&S food within the UK.
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