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BOC KenyaNAI:BOC +0.44%72 EBITDA Margin % is 35.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 23.46. GuruFocus rates NAI:BOC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of KES90.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, BOC Kenya ranks better than 96.01% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. BOC Kenya's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES506 Mil. BOC Kenya's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES1,427 Mil. Therefore, BOC Kenya's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 35.48%.
BOC Kenya (NAI:BOC) 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.
BOC Kenya EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
BOC Kenya EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BOC Kenya'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 Chemicals subindustry, BOC Kenya'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.
BOC Kenya EBITDA Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, BOC Kenya's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BOC Kenya'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.
BOC Kenya (NAI:BOC) has a EBITDA Margin % of 35.48% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on BOC Kenya and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 23.46. Over the past decade, BOC Kenya's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 16.86 to 35.48. According to the industry distribution chart, BOC Kenya ranks #63 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is BOC Kenya's EBITDA Margin % too high?
BOC Kenya's current EBITDA Margin % of 35.48% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 23.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.86 to a high of 35.48. The Chemicals industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64. BOC Kenya's value of 35.48% is 268% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BOC Kenya ranks #63 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BOC Kenya has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BOC Kenya's EBITDA Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, BOC Kenya ranks #63 out of 1578 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places BOC Kenya in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64. BOC Kenya's value of 35.48% is 268% above this benchmark. Historically, BOC Kenya's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 16.86 to 35.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.46 vs. the industry median of 9.64, BOC Kenya 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 1,578 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. BOC Kenya's current EBITDA Margin % of 35.48% is 268% 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 BOC Kenya 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. BOC Kenya's current EBITDA Margin % is 35.48%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 23.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BOC Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOC Kenya (NAI:BOC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES90.18, compared to a current price of KES171.00 — trading 89.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 35.48%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 23.46 and 268% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.64. BOC Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 BOC Kenya (NAI:BOC), the current EBITDA Margin % is 35.48% as of Dec. 2025. 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 BOC Kenya (NAI:BOC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOC Kenya stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES171.00 is trading 89.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES90.18.
GuruFocus considers BOC Kenya to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:BOC:
EBITDA Margin %: 35.48% (51% above median its 10-year median of 23.46)
GF Value™: KES90.18 vs. price of KES171.00 (89.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 268% above the Chemicals median (#63 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:BOC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BOC Kenya PLC is involved in the manufacture and sale of industrial and medical gases and welding products. Its product range consists of Bulk gases, Packaged gases, and Engineering services. Bulk gases include liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen. Packaged gases comprise medical gases, industrial gases, special gas mixtures, and liquefied petroleum gas. The engineering services include supplies of medical equipment, construction of medical and other gas pipelines, liquefied petroleum gas installations, tanks and pipelines, industrial gas storage and pipeline installations, and related maintenance services. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of medical and industrial gases.
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