QDEL (QuidelOrtho) EBITDA Margin %: 13.13% (As of Mar. 2026) — 43% Below Median


QDEL QuidelOrtho Corp QDEL
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Price $13.53
GF Value $37.28
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What is QuidelOrtho EBITDA Margin %?

QuidelOrtho QDEL +10.77% 47 EBITDA Margin % is 13.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 22.95. GuruFocus rates QDEL with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 816 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, QuidelOrtho ranks worse than 71.94% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. QuidelOrtho's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $81 Mil. QuidelOrtho's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $620 Mil. Therefore, QuidelOrtho's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.13%.


QuidelOrtho  (NAS:QDEL) 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.


QuidelOrtho EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


QuidelOrtho EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QuidelOrtho'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.

QuidelOrtho EBITDA Margin % Chart

QuidelOrtho Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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QuidelOrtho Quarterly Data
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QDEL vs INMD, AVR, SSII: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, QuidelOrtho'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.


QuidelOrtho EBITDA Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, QuidelOrtho's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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QuidelOrtho EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

QuidelOrtho'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 )
=-482.6/2730.2
=-17.68 %

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

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=81.4/619.8
=13.13 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of 13.13% mean?
QuidelOrtho (QDEL) has a EBITDA Margin % of 13.13% 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 QuidelOrtho and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 22.95. According to the industry distribution chart, QuidelOrtho ranks #587 out of 816 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is QuidelOrtho's EBITDA Margin % too high?
QuidelOrtho's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.13% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 22.95. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. QuidelOrtho's value of 13.13% is 75.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QuidelOrtho ranks #587 out of 816 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, QuidelOrtho has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QuidelOrtho's EBITDA Margin % compare to INMD and AVR?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, QuidelOrtho ranks #587 out of 816 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places QuidelOrtho in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. QuidelOrtho's value of 13.13% is 75.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.95 vs. the industry median of 7.48, QuidelOrtho 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 7.48, based on 816 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. QuidelOrtho's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.13% is 75.7% 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 QuidelOrtho and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QuidelOrtho's current EBITDA Margin % is 13.13%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 22.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QuidelOrtho stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QuidelOrtho (QDEL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.28, compared to a current price of $13.53 — trading 63.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 13.13%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 22.95 and 75.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 7.48. QuidelOrtho's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 QuidelOrtho (QDEL), the current EBITDA Margin % is 13.13% 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 QuidelOrtho (QDEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QuidelOrtho stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $13.53 is trading 63.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.28. GuruFocus considers QuidelOrtho to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for QDEL:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 13.13% (43% below median its 10-year median of 22.95)
  • GF Value™: $37.28 vs. price of $13.53 (63.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#587 of 816)

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


QuidelOrtho Business Description

Other Exchanges 0A55:UKQL1A:Germany
Address 9975 Summers Ridge Road, San Diego, CA, USA, 92121
QuidelOrtho Corp is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of rapid diagnostic testing solutions. The company is engaged in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry, and transfusion medicine, which helps clinicians and patients to make decisions across the globe. Geographically, the company has its presence in North America, EMEA, China, and Other countries. It generates the majority of its revenue from North America.
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