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The Hour GlassSGX:AGS -1.09%89 EBITDA Margin % is 23.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 20.04. GuruFocus rates SGX:AGS with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of S$2.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,130 Retail - Cyclical companies, The Hour Glass ranks better than 88.67% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. The Hour Glass's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$170 Mil. The Hour Glass's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$723 Mil. Therefore, The Hour Glass's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.55%.
The Hour Glass (SGX:AGS) 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.
The Hour Glass EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
The Hour Glass EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Hour Glass'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 Luxury Goods subindustry, The Hour Glass'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.
The Hour Glass EBITDA Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Hour Glass's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Hour Glass'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.
The Hour Glass (SGX:AGS) has a EBITDA Margin % of 23.55% 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 The Hour Glass and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 20.04. Over the past decade, The Hour Glass' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 10.36 to 23.95. According to the industry distribution chart, The Hour Glass ranks #128 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is The Hour Glass' EBITDA Margin % too high?
The Hour Glass' current EBITDA Margin % of 23.55% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 20.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.36 to a high of 23.95. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.55. The Hour Glass' value of 23.55% is 211.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Hour Glass ranks #128 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Hour Glass has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hour Glass' EBITDA Margin % compare to TPR?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, The Hour Glass ranks #128 out of 1130 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places The Hour Glass in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.55. The Hour Glass' value of 23.55% is 211.9% above this benchmark. Historically, The Hour Glass' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 10.36 to 23.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.04 vs. the industry median of 7.55, The Hour Glass 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.55, based on 1,130 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. The Hour Glass's current EBITDA Margin % of 23.55% is 211.9% 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 The Hour Glass and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Hour Glass's current EBITDA Margin % is 23.55%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 20.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hour Glass stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hour Glass (SGX:AGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$2.07, compared to a current price of S$2.73 — trading 31.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 23.55%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 20.04 and 211.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.55. The Hour Glass' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 The Hour Glass (SGX:AGS), the current EBITDA Margin % is 23.55% 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 The Hour Glass (SGX:AGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hour Glass stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$2.73 is trading 31.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$2.07.
GuruFocus considers The Hour Glass to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:AGS:
EBITDA Margin %: 23.55% (18% above median its 10-year median of 20.04)
GF Value™: S$2.07 vs. price of S$2.73 (31.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 211.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#128 of 1130)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:AGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Hour Glass Ltd is a Singapore-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in retailing and distribution of watches, jewellery, and other luxury products, investment in properties, and investment holding. It retails watches, jewellery, and other luxury products of brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Akrivia, Daniel Roth, Hublot, Biver, Omega, Bvlgari, Cartier, and others through boutique stores across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Southeast Asia and Oceania, followed by Northeast Asia.
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