EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Synlait Milk's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was NZ$-34 Mil. Synlait Milk's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was NZ$778 Mil. Therefore, Synlait Milk's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -4.43%.
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.
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Synlait Milk EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Synlait Milk'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.
NZSE:SML vs KHC, GIS, JBS: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Synlait Milk'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.
Synlait Milk EBITDA Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Synlait Milk's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synlait Milk'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.
Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML) has a EBITDA Margin % of -4.43% as of Jan. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Synlait Milk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #1684 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 86.2%.
Is Synlait Milk's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Synlait Milk's current EBITDA Margin % is -4.43%. Based on the distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #1684 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Synlait Milk has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synlait Milk's EBITDA Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #1684 out of 1953 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Synlait Milk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99. 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 8.99, based on 1,953 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 Synlait Milk and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synlait Milk's current EBITDA Margin % is -4.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synlait Milk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.33, compared to a current price of NZ$0.42 — trading 25.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -4.43%. Synlait Milk's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 4 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 Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML), the current EBITDA Margin % is -4.43% as of Jan. 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 Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$0.42 is trading 25.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.33.
GuruFocus considers Synlait Milk to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:SML:
EBITDA Margin %: -4.43%
GF Value™: NZ$0.33 vs. price of NZ$0.42 (25.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:SML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synlait Milk Ltd is a dairy processing company that benefits from a differentiated milk supply and operating environment in New Zealand. The business operates within one industry that includes the manufacture of milk powder and its related products, liquid milk, cheese, and butter. Its segment are Synlait and Dairyworks, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Synlait segment.
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