EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. The Standard Group's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES-81 Mil. The Standard Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES789 Mil. Therefore, The Standard Group's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -10.25%.
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) 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.
The Standard Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
The Standard Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Standard 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 Publishing subindustry, The Standard 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.
The Standard Group EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Standard Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Standard 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.
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) has a EBITDA Margin % of -10.25% as of Jun. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on The Standard Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #929 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 91.9%.
Is The Standard Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
The Standard Group's current EBITDA Margin % is -10.25%. Based on the distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #929 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Standard Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Standard Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #929 out of 1011 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places The Standard Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.15. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 8.15, based on 1,011 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. 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 The Standard Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Standard Group's current EBITDA Margin % is -10.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Standard Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES3.43, compared to a current price of KES5.98 — trading 74.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -10.25%. The Standard Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL), the current EBITDA Margin % is -10.25% as of Jun. 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES5.98 is trading 74.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES3.43.
GuruFocus considers The Standard Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:SGL:
EBITDA Margin %: -10.25%
GF Value™: KES3.43 vs. price of KES5.98 (74.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:SGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Standard Group PLC is a multimedia media company in Kenya. The company gathers and shares information through print, Television, Radio, and Digital Media. The company provides a wide range of media products: print titles like The Standard, The Nairobian, and The Standard Courier; radio stations including Radio Maisha, Spice FM, Vybez Radio, and Berur FM; TV channels such as KTN Home, KTN News, BTV, and KTN Farmers TV; and digital services like the E-paper, Reader Revenue, Standardmedia. co.ke, Digger Classifieds, and Value Added Services. The segments of the company are Print and Broadcast.
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