Frequency Electronics (STU:98K) EBITDA Margin %: -41.23% (As of Apr. 2026)

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STU:98K Frequency Electronics Inc STU:98K
60 GF Score
Price €63.15
GF Value €13.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Frequency Electronics EBITDA Margin %?

Frequency Electronics STU:98K -2.70% 60 EBITDA Margin % is -41.23% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:98K with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,475 Hardware companies, Frequency Electronics ranks worse than 80.36% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Frequency Electronics's EBITDA for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €-5.43 Mil. Frequency Electronics's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €13.17 Mil. Therefore, Frequency Electronics's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -41.23%.


Frequency Electronics  (STU:98K) 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.


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Frequency Electronics EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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Frequency Electronics EBITDA Margin % Chart

Frequency Electronics Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
EBITDA Margin %
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Frequency Electronics Quarterly Data
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STU:98K vs NTGR, ADTN, GILT: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Frequency Electronics'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.


Frequency Electronics EBITDA Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Frequency Electronics's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Frequency Electronics's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Frequency Electronics EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Frequency Electronics's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Apr. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Apr. 2026 )
=-2.566/54.059
=-4.75 %

Frequency Electronics's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-5.428/13.165
=-41.23 %

* 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 -41.23% mean?
Frequency Electronics (STU:98K) has a EBITDA Margin % of -41.23% as of Apr. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Frequency Electronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Frequency Electronics ranks #1989 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 80.4%.
Is Frequency Electronics' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Frequency Electronics' current EBITDA Margin % is -41.23%. Based on the distribution chart, Frequency Electronics ranks #1989 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Frequency Electronics has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frequency Electronics' EBITDA Margin % compare to NTGR and ADTN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Frequency Electronics ranks #1989 out of 2475 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Frequency Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.10. 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 7.10, based on 2,475 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. 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 Frequency Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frequency Electronics's current EBITDA Margin % is -41.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frequency Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frequency Electronics (STU:98K) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.60, compared to a current price of €63.15 — trading 364.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -41.23%. Frequency Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Frequency Electronics (STU:98K), the current EBITDA Margin % is -41.23% as of Apr. 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 Frequency Electronics (STU:98K) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frequency Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €63.15 is trading 364.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.60. GuruFocus considers Frequency Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:98K:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -41.23%
  • GF Value™: €13.60 vs. price of €63.15 (364.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:98K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Frequency Electronics Business Description

Other Exchanges FEIM:USA
Address 55 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Mitchel Field, NY, USA, 11553
Frequency Electronics Inc is engaged in the design, development, and manufacture of high-precision timing, and frequency control products for space, air, sea, and terrestrial applications. The company has FEI-NY and FEI-Zyfer reportable segments. It derives the majority of its revenues from the FEI-NY segment. FEI-NY segment operations consist principally of precision time and frequency control products used in three principal markets namely communication satellites (both commercial and U.S. Government-funded); terrestrial cellular telephone or other ground-based telecommunication stations; and other components and systems for the U.S. military.
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