KEC InternationalNSE:KEC -0.56%81 EBITDA Margin % is 7.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 8.09. GuruFocus rates NSE:KEC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹859.90 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,768 Construction companies, KEC International ranks worse than 60.29% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. KEC International's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4,782 Mil. KEC International's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹63,898 Mil. Therefore, KEC International's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.48%.
KEC International (NSE:KEC) 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.
KEC International EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
KEC International EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KEC International'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.
NSE:KEC vs PWR, FIX, EME: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, KEC International'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.
KEC International EBITDA Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, KEC International's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KEC International'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.
KEC International (NSE:KEC) has a EBITDA Margin % of 7.48% 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 KEC International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.09. Over the past decade, KEC International's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 5.04 to 10.81. According to the industry distribution chart, KEC International ranks #1066 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is KEC International's EBITDA Margin % too high?
KEC International's current EBITDA Margin % of 7.48% is near median its 10-year median of 8.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.04 to a high of 10.81. The Construction industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.15. KEC International's value of 7.48% is 18.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KEC International ranks #1066 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KEC International has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KEC International's EBITDA Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, KEC International ranks #1066 out of 1768 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places KEC International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.15. KEC International's value of 7.48% is 18.2% below this benchmark. Historically, KEC International's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 5.04 to 10.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.09 vs. the industry median of 9.15, KEC International has consistently been below 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 Construction company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Construction companies is 9.15, based on 1,768 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. KEC International's current EBITDA Margin % of 7.48% is 18.2% below 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 KEC International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KEC International's current EBITDA Margin % is 7.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KEC International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KEC International (NSE:KEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹859.90, compared to a current price of ₹528.15 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 7.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.09 and 18.2% below the Construction industry median of 9.15. KEC International's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 KEC International (NSE:KEC), the current EBITDA Margin % is 7.48% 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 KEC International (NSE:KEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KEC International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹528.15 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹859.90.
GuruFocus considers KEC International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KEC:
EBITDA Margin %: 7.48% (near median its 10-year median of 8.09)
GF Value™: ₹859.90 vs. price of ₹528.15 (38.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.2% below the Construction median (#1066 of 1768)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KEC International Ltd is an infrastructure engineering, procurement, and construction company. It has a presence in power transmission and distribution, cable manufacturing, railway construction, water resource management, and renewable energy sectors. The company's business segments include EPC and Others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the EPC segment. Geographically the company generates revenue from India, UAE, Brazil, Mexico & USA, and Others.
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