Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) EBITDA Margin %: 3.92% (As of Mar. 2026) — 35% Below Median


SHSE:601231 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Ltd SHSE:601231
76 GF Score
Price ¥32.94
GF Value ¥15.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co EBITDA Margin %?

Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co SHSE:601231 -8.98% 76 EBITDA Margin % is 3.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 6.07. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601231 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥15.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks worse than 60.72% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥523 Mil. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥13,349 Mil. Therefore, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.92%.


Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co  (SHSE:601231) 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.


Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co'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.

Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co EBITDA Margin % Chart

Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Annual Data
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EBITDA Margin %
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Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Quarterly Data
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SHSE:601231 vs APH, GLW, TEL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co'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.


Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co EBITDA Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co'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 )
=3734.698/59195.056
=6.31 %

Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=522.889/13349.409
=3.92 %

* 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 3.92% mean?
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) has a EBITDA Margin % of 3.92% 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 6.07. Over the past decade, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.31 to 6.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #1501 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.
Is Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 3.92% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 6.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.31 to a high of 6.87. The Hardware industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.01. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's value of 3.92% is 44% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #1501 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #1501 out of 2472 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.01. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's value of 3.92% is 44% below this benchmark. Historically, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.31 to 6.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.07 vs. the industry median of 7.01, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co 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 Hardware company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Hardware companies is 7.01, based on 2,472 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. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 3.92% is 44% 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 3.92%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 6.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥15.15, compared to a current price of ¥32.94 — trading 117.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 3.92%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 6.07 and 44% below the Hardware industry median of 7.01. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231), the current EBITDA Margin % is 3.92% 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥32.94 is trading 117.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥15.15. GuruFocus considers Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601231:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 3.92% (35% below median its 10-year median of 6.07)
  • GF Value™: ¥15.15 vs. price of ¥32.94 (117.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44% below the Hardware median (#1501 of 2472)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Business Description

Address No. 169, Shengxia Road, 5th Floor, Building B, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN, 201203
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Ltd provides electronics manufacturing service industry, and its products are mainly used in consumer electronics, cloud storage, industrial, automotive electronics, and medical industries. The Company's service products, business layout, and operations are characterized by modularization, diversification, and globalization. The company's sales service network spans North America, Europe, Japan, China, Taiwan, and has manufacturing sites in China, Taiwan, Korea, and Mexico.
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