Ecopetrol (MEX:EC N) EBITDA Margin %: 26.56% (As of Mar. 2026) — 38% Below Median


MEX:EC N Ecopetrol SA MEX:EC N
66 GF Score
Price MXN280.47
GF Value MXN186.04
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Ecopetrol EBITDA Margin %?

Ecopetrol MEX:EC N 66 EBITDA Margin % is 26.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 42.56. GuruFocus rates MEX:EC N with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN186.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Ecopetrol ranks better than 70.31% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Ecopetrol's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN37,309 Mil. Ecopetrol's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN140,450 Mil. Therefore, Ecopetrol's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.56%.


Ecopetrol  (MEX:EC N) 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.


Ecopetrol EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Ecopetrol EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ecopetrol'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.

Ecopetrol EBITDA Margin % Chart

Ecopetrol Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Ecopetrol Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 27.38 34.15 38.22 39.29 26.56

MEX:EC N vs XOM, CVX: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Ecopetrol'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.


Ecopetrol EBITDA Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Ecopetrol's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ecopetrol EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Ecopetrol'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 )
=217235.644/576178.94
=37.70 %

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

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=37309.305/140449.614
=26.56 %

* 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 26.56% mean?
Ecopetrol (MEX:EC N) has a EBITDA Margin % of 26.56% 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 Ecopetrol and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 42.56. Over the past decade, Ecopetrol's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 34.56 to 46.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecopetrol ranks #272 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is Ecopetrol's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Ecopetrol's current EBITDA Margin % of 26.56% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 42.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.56 to a high of 46.25. The Oil & Gas industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80. Ecopetrol's value of 26.56% is 92.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ecopetrol ranks #272 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ecopetrol has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecopetrol's EBITDA Margin % compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Ecopetrol ranks #272 out of 916 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Ecopetrol in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80. Ecopetrol's value of 26.56% is 92.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ecopetrol's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 34.56 to 46.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.56 vs. the industry median of 13.80, Ecopetrol 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 13.80, based on 916 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. Ecopetrol's current EBITDA Margin % of 26.56% is 92.5% 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 Ecopetrol and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecopetrol's current EBITDA Margin % is 26.56%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 42.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecopetrol stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecopetrol (MEX:EC N) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN186.04, compared to a current price of MXN280.47 — trading 50.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 26.56%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 42.56 and 92.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 13.80. Ecopetrol's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Ecopetrol (MEX:EC N), the current EBITDA Margin % is 26.56% 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 Ecopetrol (MEX:EC N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecopetrol stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN280.47 is trading 50.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN186.04. GuruFocus considers Ecopetrol to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:EC N:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 26.56% (38% below median its 10-year median of 42.56)
  • GF Value™: MXN186.04 vs. price of MXN280.47 (50.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#272 of 916)

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Ecopetrol Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Carrera 13 No. 36 - 24, Main Building, Bogota, COL
Ecopetrol SA is engaged in commercial and industrial activities related to the exploration, exploitation, refining, transportation, storage, distribution, and marketing of hydrocarbons, their derivatives, and products, as well as the electric power transmission services, design, development, construction, operation, and maintenance of road and energy infrastructure projects and the provision of information technology and telecommunications services. The operations of the company are performed through four business segments: Exploration and Production, Transport and Logistics, Refining and Petrochemical, and Electric Power Transmission and Toll Roads Concessions. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Exploration and Production segment.
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