Ralph LaurenRL +1.78%85 EBITDA Margin % is 13.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 14.40. GuruFocus rates RL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $264.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Ralph Lauren ranks better than 82.45% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Ralph Lauren's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $267 Mil. Ralph Lauren's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,979 Mil. Therefore, Ralph Lauren's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.51%.
Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) 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.
Ralph Lauren EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Ralph Lauren EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ralph Lauren'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.
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Ralph Lauren'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.
Ralph Lauren EBITDA Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ralph Lauren's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ralph Lauren'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.
Ralph Lauren (RL) has a EBITDA Margin % of 13.51% 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 Ralph Lauren and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.40. Over the past decade, Ralph Lauren's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 3.23 to 18.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #183 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Ralph Lauren's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Ralph Lauren's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.51% is near median its 10-year median of 14.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.23 to a high of 18.05. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.37. Ralph Lauren's value of 13.51% is 61.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #183 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ralph Lauren has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ralph Lauren's EBITDA Margin % compare to LEVI and VFC?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #183 out of 1043 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Ralph Lauren in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.37. Ralph Lauren's value of 13.51% is 61.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ralph Lauren's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 3.23 to 18.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.40 vs. the industry median of 8.37, Ralph Lauren 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 8.37, based on 1,043 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. Ralph Lauren's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.51% is 61.4% 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 Ralph Lauren and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ralph Lauren's current EBITDA Margin % is 13.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ralph Lauren stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren (RL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $264.07, compared to a current price of $414.25 — trading 56.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 13.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.40 and 61.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 8.37. Ralph Lauren's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Ralph Lauren (RL), the current EBITDA Margin % is 13.51% 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 Ralph Lauren (RL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $414.25 is trading 56.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $264.07.
GuruFocus considers Ralph Lauren to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RL:
EBITDA Margin %: 13.51% (near median its 10-year median of 14.40)
GF Value™: $264.07 vs. price of $414.25 (56.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#183 of 1043)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded by designer Ralph Lauren (current executive chairman and chief creative officer) in 1967 in New York City, Ralph Lauren Corp. designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle merchandise in North America (41% of fiscal 2026 sales), Europe (31%), and Asia (26%). Best known for its iconic polo shirts, its products also include other types of apparel, footwear, eyewear, jewelry, handbags, home goods, and fragrances. The company's brands include Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Lauren Ralph Lauren. Distribution channels for Ralph Lauren include wholesale (department stores and specialty stores), retail (company-owned retail stores and e-commerce), and licensing.
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