Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) EBITDA Margin %: 14.50% (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median


NZSE:MFT Mainfreight Ltd NZSE:MFT
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Price NZ$60.20
GF Value NZ$70.80
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What is Mainfreight EBITDA Margin %?

Mainfreight NZSE:MFT +0.97% 91 EBITDA Margin % is 14.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 12.95. GuruFocus rates NZSE:MFT with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$70.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Mainfreight ranks worse than 51.54% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Mainfreight's EBITDA for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$403 Mil. Mainfreight's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$2,778 Mil. Therefore, Mainfreight's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.50%.


Mainfreight  (NZSE:MFT) 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.


Mainfreight EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Mainfreight EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mainfreight'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.

Mainfreight EBITDA Margin % Chart

Mainfreight Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin %
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Mainfreight Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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NZSE:MFT vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Mainfreight'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.


Mainfreight EBITDA Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Mainfreight's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mainfreight EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Mainfreight's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=709.639/5383.52
=13.18 %

Mainfreight's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=402.821/2777.817
=14.50 %

* 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 14.50% mean?
Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) has a EBITDA Margin % of 14.50% 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 Mainfreight and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 12.95. Over the past decade, Mainfreight's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.97 to 14.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Mainfreight ranks #519 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is Mainfreight's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Mainfreight's current EBITDA Margin % of 14.50% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 12.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.97 to a high of 14.73. The Transportation industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.68. Mainfreight's value of 14.50% is 6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mainfreight ranks #519 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mainfreight has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mainfreight's EBITDA Margin % compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Mainfreight ranks #519 out of 1007 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Mainfreight in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.68. Mainfreight's value of 14.50% is 6% above this benchmark. Historically, Mainfreight's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.97 to 14.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.95 vs. the industry median of 13.68, Mainfreight 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 Transportation company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Transportation companies is 13.68, based on 1,007 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. Mainfreight's current EBITDA Margin % of 14.50% is 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 Mainfreight and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mainfreight's current EBITDA Margin % is 14.50%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 12.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mainfreight stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$70.80, compared to a current price of NZ$60.20 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 14.50%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 12.95 and 6% above the Transportation industry median of 13.68. Mainfreight's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 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 Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT), the current EBITDA Margin % is 14.50% 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 Mainfreight (NZSE:MFT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mainfreight stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NZ$60.20 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$70.80. GuruFocus considers Mainfreight to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:MFT:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 14.50% (12% above median its 10-year median of 12.95)
  • GF Value™: NZ$70.80 vs. price of NZ$60.20 (15% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6% above the Transportation median (#519 of 1007)

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


Mainfreight Business Description

Other Exchanges MFGHF:USA
Address 2 Railway Lane, Otahuhu, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1062
Mainfreight Ltd is in the supply chain logistics business. It provides the full spectrum of warehousing, Transport, and international air and ocean freight services. Geographically, it operates businesses in New Zealand, Australia, Europe, The Americas, Asia, and others.
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