BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) EBITDA Margin %: 45.53% (As of Jun. 2026) — 63% Above Median

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NSA:BUAFOODS BUA Foods PLC NSA:BUAFOODS
91 GF Score
Price ₦760.60
GF Value ₦584.56
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is BUA Foods EBITDA Margin %?

BUA Foods NSA:BUAFOODS 91 EBITDA Margin % is 45.53% as of Jun. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 27.97. GuruFocus rates NSA:BUAFOODS with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦584.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,958 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, BUA Foods ranks better than 96.02% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. BUA Foods's EBITDA for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦168,673 Mil. BUA Foods's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦370,499 Mil. Therefore, BUA Foods's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 45.53%.


BUA Foods  (NSA:BUAFOODS) 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.


BUA Foods EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


BUA Foods EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BUA Foods'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.

BUA Foods EBITDA Margin % Chart

BUA Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 27.28 29.67 18.69 21.19 32.33

BUA Foods Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 31.60 31.60 34.64 39.72 45.53

NSA:BUAFOODS vs KHC, GIS, HRL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, BUA Foods'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.


BUA Foods EBITDA Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, BUA Foods's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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BUA Foods EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

BUA Foods'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 )
=573795.836/1774634.967
=32.33 %

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

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=168673.46/370499.411
=45.53 %

* 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 45.53% mean?
BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) has a EBITDA Margin % of 45.53% 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 BUA Foods and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 27.97. Over the past decade, BUA Foods' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 18.69 to 37.40. According to the industry distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #78 out of 1958 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is BUA Foods' EBITDA Margin % too high?
BUA Foods' current EBITDA Margin % of 45.53% is 63% above median its 10-year median of 27.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.69 to a high of 37.40. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.01. BUA Foods' value of 45.53% is 405.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #78 out of 1958 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BUA Foods has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BUA Foods' EBITDA Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #78 out of 1958 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places BUA Foods in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.01. BUA Foods' value of 45.53% is 405.6% above this benchmark. Historically, BUA Foods' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 18.69 to 37.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.97 vs. the industry median of 9.01, BUA Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.01, based on 1,958 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. BUA Foods's current EBITDA Margin % of 45.53% is 405.6% 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 BUA Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BUA Foods's current EBITDA Margin % is 45.53%, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 27.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BUA Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦584.56, compared to a current price of ₦760.60 — trading 30.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 45.53%, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 27.97 and 405.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.01. BUA Foods' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS), the current EBITDA Margin % is 45.53% 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 BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦760.60 is trading 30.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦584.56. GuruFocus considers BUA Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:BUAFOODS:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 45.53% (63% above median its 10-year median of 27.97)
  • GF Value™: ₦584.56 vs. price of ₦760.60 (30.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 405.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#78 of 1958)

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


BUA Foods Business Description

Address Churchgate Street, 3rd Floor BUA Towers, PC 32, P.O.Box 70106, Victoria Island, Lagos, NGA
BUA Foods PLC is involved in the food and fast-moving consumer goods business which processes, manufactures, and distributes food as well as packaged food. The company's business operations comprise five divisions, including Sugar, Flour, Pasta, Rice, and Edible Oils. It has four segments Flour segment, Sugar segment, Pasta segment, and Others. Maximum revenue is from sales of Flour.
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