SBS Transit (SGX:S61) EBITDA Margin %: 4.72% (As of Dec. 2025) — 61% Below Median

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SGX:S61 SBS Transit Ltd SGX:S61
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Price S$3.59
GF Value S$2.60
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What is SBS Transit EBITDA Margin %?

SBS Transit SGX:S61 +0.28% 79 EBITDA Margin % is 4.72% as of Dec. 2025, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 12.03. GuruFocus rates SGX:S61 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of S$2.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,003 Transportation companies, SBS Transit ranks worse than 67.1% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. SBS Transit's EBITDA for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$36 Mil. SBS Transit's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$771 Mil. Therefore, SBS Transit's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.72%.


SBS Transit  (SGX:S61) 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.


SBS Transit EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


SBS Transit EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SBS Transit'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.

SBS Transit EBITDA Margin % Chart

SBS Transit Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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SBS Transit Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EBITDA Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.02 10.73 5.60 10.72 4.72

SGX:S61 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, SBS Transit'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.


SBS Transit EBITDA Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, SBS Transit's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SBS Transit EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

SBS Transit'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 )
=157.074/1517.35
=10.35 %

SBS Transit's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=36.377/771.477
=4.72 %

* 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 4.72% mean?
SBS Transit (SGX:S61) has a EBITDA Margin % of 4.72% 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 SBS Transit and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 12.03. Over the past decade, SBS Transit's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.67 to 15.38. According to the industry distribution chart, SBS Transit ranks #673 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is SBS Transit's EBITDA Margin % too high?
SBS Transit's current EBITDA Margin % of 4.72% is 61% below median its 10-year median of 12.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.67 to a high of 15.38. The Transportation industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.69. SBS Transit's value of 4.72% is 65.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SBS Transit ranks #673 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SBS Transit has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBS Transit's EBITDA Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SBS Transit ranks #673 out of 1003 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places SBS Transit in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.69. SBS Transit's value of 4.72% is 65.5% below this benchmark. Historically, SBS Transit's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.67 to 15.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.03 vs. the industry median of 13.69, SBS Transit 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 Transportation company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Transportation companies is 13.69, based on 1,003 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. SBS Transit's current EBITDA Margin % of 4.72% is 65.5% 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 SBS Transit and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SBS Transit's current EBITDA Margin % is 4.72%, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 12.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBS Transit stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBS Transit (SGX:S61) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$2.60, compared to a current price of S$3.59 — trading 38.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 4.72%, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 12.03 and 65.5% below the Transportation industry median of 13.69. SBS Transit's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 SBS Transit (SGX:S61), the current EBITDA Margin % is 4.72% 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 SBS Transit (SGX:S61) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBS Transit stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$3.59 is trading 38.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$2.60. GuruFocus considers SBS Transit to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:S61:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 4.72% (61% below median its 10-year median of 12.03)
  • GF Value™: S$2.60 vs. price of S$3.59 (38.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.5% below the Transportation median (#673 of 1003)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:S61 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SBS Transit Business Description

Address 91 Sengkang East Avenue, Singapore, SGP, 545072
SBS Transit Ltd is engaged in providing public transport services and consultancy services relating to land transport. The provision of public transport services includes the operation of public buses and rail transit systems in Singapore. The company's operating segments are Public Transport Services and Other Commercial Services. The Public Transport Services include income generated from the provision of bus and rail services to commuters traveling on public transport systems. The Other Commercial Services include income generated from advertisements on buses and trains, and rental collection from commercial and shop space at bus interchanges and rail stations. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Public Transport Services segment.
79GF Score

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