Watches of Switzerland GroupSTU:5WS -3.65%87 EBITDA Margin % is 15.18% as of Oct. 2025, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 11.05. GuruFocus rates STU:5WS with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks better than 70.39% on this metric.
Watches of Switzerland Group (STU:5WS) 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.
Watches of Switzerland Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Watches of Switzerland Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Watches of Switzerland Group EBITDA Margin % Chart
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Watches of Switzerland Group'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.
Watches of Switzerland Group EBITDA Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watches of Switzerland Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watches of Switzerland Group'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.
Watches of Switzerland Group (STU:5WS) has a EBITDA Margin % of 15.18% as of Oct. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Watches of Switzerland Group and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 11.05. Over the past decade, Watches of Switzerland Group's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.29 to 17.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #334 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Watches of Switzerland Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 15.18% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 11.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.29 to a high of 17.14. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. Watches of Switzerland Group's value of 15.18% is 102.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #334 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Watches of Switzerland Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watches of Switzerland Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Watches of Switzerland Group ranks #334 out of 1128 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Watches of Switzerland Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. Watches of Switzerland Group's value of 15.18% is 102.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Watches of Switzerland Group's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.29 to 17.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.05 vs. the industry median of 7.48, Watches of Switzerland Group 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 7.48, based on 1,128 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. Watches of Switzerland Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 15.18% is 102.9% 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 Watches of Switzerland Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watches of Switzerland Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 15.18%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 11.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watches of Switzerland Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group (STU:5WS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.26, compared to a current price of €8.05 — trading 28.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 15.18%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 11.05 and 102.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.48. Watches of Switzerland Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (STU:5WS), the current EBITDA Margin % is 15.18% as of Oct. 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 Watches of Switzerland Group (STU:5WS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watches of Switzerland Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.05 is trading 28.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.26.
GuruFocus considers Watches of Switzerland Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:5WS:
EBITDA Margin %: 15.18% (37% above median its 10-year median of 11.05)
GF Value™: €6.26 vs. price of €8.05 (28.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 102.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#334 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5WS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watches of Switzerland Group PLC is a retailer of luxury watches and jewellerys in the United Kingdom. Other than luxury watch offerings, the company also offers luxury jewellery, fashion, and classic watches and a range of watch and jewellery aftercare services. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom and Europe, and the United States, of which the majority of the revenue comes from the United Kingdom and Europe segment.
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