BefesaMEX:BFSAN -16.49%75 EBITDA Margin % is 20.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 19.92. GuruFocus rates MEX:BFSAN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN595.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 241 Waste Management companies, Befesa ranks better than 68.46% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Befesa's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,236 Mil. Befesa's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5,946 Mil. Therefore, Befesa's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.79%.
Befesa (MEX:BFSAN) 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.
Befesa EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Befesa EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Befesa'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.
MEX:BFSAN vs WM, RSG, WCN: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Befesa'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.
Befesa EBITDA Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Befesa's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Befesa'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.
Befesa (MEX:BFSAN) has a EBITDA Margin % of 20.79% 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 Befesa and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.92. Over the past decade, Befesa's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 15.63 to 24.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Befesa ranks #76 out of 241 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Befesa's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Befesa's current EBITDA Margin % of 20.79% is near median its 10-year median of 19.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.63 to a high of 24.61. The Waste Management industry median EBITDA Margin % is 12.36. Befesa's value of 20.79% is 68.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Befesa ranks #76 out of 241 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Befesa has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Befesa's EBITDA Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Befesa ranks #76 out of 241 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Befesa in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 12.36. Befesa's value of 20.79% is 68.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Befesa's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 15.63 to 24.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.92 vs. the industry median of 12.36, Befesa 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 Waste Management company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Waste Management companies is 12.36, based on 241 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. Befesa's current EBITDA Margin % of 20.79% is 68.2% 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 Befesa and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 12.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Befesa's current EBITDA Margin % is 20.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Befesa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befesa (MEX:BFSAN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN595.11, compared to a current price of MXN600.57 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 20.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.92 and 68.2% above the Waste Management industry median of 12.36. Befesa's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Befesa (MEX:BFSAN), the current EBITDA Margin % is 20.79% 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 Befesa (MEX:BFSAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befesa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN600.57 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN595.11.
GuruFocus considers Befesa to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BFSAN:
EBITDA Margin %: 20.79% (near median its 10-year median of 19.92)
GF Value™: MXN595.11 vs. price of MXN600.57 (0.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.2% above the Waste Management median (#76 of 241)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BFSAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Befesa SA provides sustainable services for the recycling of hazardous residues from the Steel & Aluminium industry. It operates in two business segments: Steel dust recycling services & Aluminum salt slags recycling services. In the Steel Dust Recycling segment, the company collects & recycles steel dust and other steel residues generated in the production of crude, stainless, and galvanized steel. The Aluminum Salt Slags recycling services are divided into salt slags & secondary aluminum segments. Its secondary aluminum operations include the collection and recycling of aluminum scrap and other aluminum residues. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Spain, and also has a presence in Germany, Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, Italy, France, and other countries.
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