MGPI (MGP Ingredients) EBITDA Margin %: 19.57% (As of Jun. 2026) — 11% Above Median

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Price $17.68
GF Value $25.13
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What is MGP Ingredients EBITDA Margin %?

MGP Ingredients MGPI +3.27% 57 EBITDA Margin % is 19.57% as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 17.57. GuruFocus rates MGPI with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, MGP Ingredients ranks worse than 94.26% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. MGP Ingredients's EBITDA for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $24.3 Mil. MGP Ingredients's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $124.4 Mil. Therefore, MGP Ingredients's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 19.57%.


MGP Ingredients  (NAS:MGPI) 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.


MGP Ingredients EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


MGP Ingredients EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MGP Ingredients's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

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MGP Ingredients EBITDA Margin % Chart

MGP Ingredients Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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MGP Ingredients Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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MGPI vs AGCC, SNDL, CWGL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, MGP Ingredients'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.


MGP Ingredients EBITDA Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MGP Ingredients's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MGP Ingredients EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

MGP Ingredients'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 )
=-69.22/536.375
=-12.91 %

MGP Ingredients's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=24.337/124.357
=19.57 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 19.57% mean?
MGP Ingredients (MGPI) has a EBITDA Margin % of 19.57% as of Jun. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on MGP Ingredients and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 17.57. According to the industry distribution chart, MGP Ingredients ranks #197 out of 209 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 94.3%.
Is MGP Ingredients' EBITDA Margin % too high?
MGP Ingredients' current EBITDA Margin % of 19.57% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 17.57. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.19. MGP Ingredients' value of 19.57% is 74.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MGP Ingredients ranks #197 out of 209 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MGP Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MGP Ingredients' EBITDA Margin % compare to AGCC and SNDL?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, MGP Ingredients ranks #197 out of 209 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places MGP Ingredients in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.19. MGP Ingredients' value of 19.57% is 74.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.57 vs. the industry median of 11.19, MGP Ingredients 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 11.19, based on 209 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. MGP Ingredients's current EBITDA Margin % of 19.57% is 74.9% 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 MGP Ingredients and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 11.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MGP Ingredients's current EBITDA Margin % is 19.57%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 17.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MGP Ingredients stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGP Ingredients (MGPI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.13, compared to a current price of $17.68 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 19.57%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 17.57 and 74.9% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 11.19. MGP Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 MGP Ingredients (MGPI), the current EBITDA Margin % is 19.57% as of Jun. 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 MGP Ingredients (MGPI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGP Ingredients stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $17.68 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.13. GuruFocus considers MGP Ingredients to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MGPI:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 19.57% (11% above median its 10-year median of 17.57)
  • GF Value™: $25.13 vs. price of $17.68 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.9% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#197 of 209)

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


MGP Ingredients Business Description

Address 100 Commercial Street, Box 130, Atchison, KS, USA, 66002
MGP Ingredients Inc is a producer and supplier of distilled spirits, specialty wheat protein, and starch food ingredients based in the United States. It operates in three reportable segments: Distillery Solutions, Branded Spirits Segment, and Ingredient Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from the Branded Spirits segment, which consists of a portfolio of brands that it produces through its distilleries and bottling facilities and sells to distributors or to state governments that directly control the sale of alcohol. MGP's branded spirits include various brands across numerous categories and price tiers, such as Penelope Bourbon, Yellowstone Bourbon, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey, Brady's Irish Cream, Exotico Tequila, Arrow Cordials, Canada House Canadian Whisky, Lady Bligh Rum, etc.
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