Soon Lian Holdings (SGX:5MD) EBITDA Margin %: 8.28% (As of Dec. 2025) — 13% Below Median

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SGX:5MD Soon Lian Holdings Ltd SGX:5MD
41 GF Score
Price S$0.20
GF Value S$0.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Soon Lian Holdings EBITDA Margin %?

Soon Lian Holdings SGX:5MD 41 EBITDA Margin % is 8.28% as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 9.47. GuruFocus rates SGX:5MD with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 839 Metals & Mining companies, Soon Lian Holdings ranks worse than 50.06% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Soon Lian Holdings's EBITDA for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$3.11 Mil. Soon Lian Holdings's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$37.57 Mil. Therefore, Soon Lian Holdings's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.28%.


Soon Lian Holdings  (SGX:5MD) 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.


Soon Lian Holdings EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Soon Lian Holdings EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Soon Lian Holdings'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.

Soon Lian Holdings EBITDA Margin % Chart

Soon Lian Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Soon Lian Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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SGX:5MD vs AA, CENX, CSTM: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Soon Lian Holdings'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.


Soon Lian Holdings EBITDA Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Soon Lian Holdings's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Soon Lian Holdings's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Soon Lian Holdings EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Soon Lian Holdings'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 )
=8.402/78.016
=10.77 %

Soon Lian Holdings's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=3.11/37.568
=8.28 %

* 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 8.28% mean?
Soon Lian Holdings (SGX:5MD) has a EBITDA Margin % of 8.28% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Soon Lian Holdings and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 9.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Soon Lian Holdings ranks #420 out of 839 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Soon Lian Holdings' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Soon Lian Holdings' current EBITDA Margin % of 8.28% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 9.47. The Metals & Mining industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.28. Soon Lian Holdings' value of 8.28% is 10.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soon Lian Holdings ranks #420 out of 839 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Soon Lian Holdings has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soon Lian Holdings' EBITDA Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Soon Lian Holdings ranks #420 out of 839 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Soon Lian Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.28. Soon Lian Holdings' value of 8.28% is 10.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.47 vs. the industry median of 9.28, Soon Lian Holdings 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 9.28, based on 839 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. Soon Lian Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % of 8.28% is 10.8% 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 Soon Lian Holdings and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Soon Lian Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % is 8.28%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 9.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soon Lian Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soon Lian Holdings (SGX:5MD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.25, compared to a current price of S$0.20 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 8.28%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 9.47 and 10.8% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 9.28. Soon Lian Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 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 Soon Lian Holdings (SGX:5MD), the current EBITDA Margin % is 8.28% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Soon Lian Holdings (SGX:5MD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soon Lian Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of S$0.20 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.25. GuruFocus considers Soon Lian Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:5MD:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 8.28% (13% below median its 10-year median of 9.47)
  • GF Value™: S$0.25 vs. price of S$0.20 (20% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.8% below the Metals & Mining median (#420 of 839)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:5MD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Soon Lian Holdings Business Description

Address 6 Tuas Lane, Singapore, SGP, 638615
Soon Lian Holdings Ltd is principally an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the business of trading of aluminium alloy materials. The company's business segments include precision engineering, marine, stockists and traders and other customers. The majority of revenue is derived from the Precision engineering segment, which includes precision parts for electronic equipment, precision instruments, medical instrumentation, semiconductor equipment, automated assembly lines, pharmaceutical machinery and robotics. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from Singapore, followed by Malaysia, China, Taiwan, Indonesia and other countries.
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