H.B. Fuller CoSTU:HB1 +1.24%81 EBITDA Margin % is 17.99% as of May. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 13.66. GuruFocus rates STU:HB1 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, H.B. Fuller Co ranks better than 71.62% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. H.B. Fuller Co's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was €146 Mil. H.B. Fuller Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was €813 Mil. Therefore, H.B. Fuller Co's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 17.99%.
H.B. Fuller Co (STU:HB1) 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.
H.B. Fuller Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
H.B. Fuller Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H.B. Fuller Co's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
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STU:HB1 vs HWKN, WDFC, AVNT: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, H.B. Fuller 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.
H.B. Fuller Co EBITDA Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, H.B. Fuller Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H.B. Fuller Co'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.
H.B. Fuller Co (STU:HB1) has a EBITDA Margin % of 17.99% as of May. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 13.66. Over the past decade, H.B. Fuller Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 8.31 to 15.93. According to the industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #447 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 28.4%.
Is H.B. Fuller Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
H.B. Fuller Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 17.99% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 13.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.31 to a high of 15.93. The Chemicals industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 17.99% is 86.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #447 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, H.B. Fuller Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H.B. Fuller Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to HWKN and WDFC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #447 out of 1575 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts H.B. Fuller Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 17.99% is 86.6% above this benchmark. Historically, H.B. Fuller Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 8.31 to 15.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.66 vs. the industry median of 9.64, H.B. Fuller Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Chemicals companies is 9.64, based on 1,575 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. H.B. Fuller Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 17.99% is 86.6% 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 H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H.B. Fuller Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 17.99%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 13.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H.B. Fuller Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co (STU:HB1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.23, compared to a current price of €48.80 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 17.99%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 13.66 and 86.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.64. H.B. Fuller Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 H.B. Fuller Co (STU:HB1), the current EBITDA Margin % is 17.99% as of May. 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 H.B. Fuller Co (STU:HB1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €48.80 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €57.23.
GuruFocus considers H.B. Fuller Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:HB1:
EBITDA Margin %: 17.99% (32% above median its 10-year median of 13.66)
GF Value™: €57.23 vs. price of €48.80 (14.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.6% above the Chemicals median (#447 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:HB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H.B. Fuller Co manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, and other chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives, and Construction Adhesives. It generates the maximum revenue from hygiene, health, and consumable adhesives. This segment produces and supplies a full range of specialty industrial adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based, and solvent-based products for applications in various markets, including packaging, converting, nonwoven, and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care, and medical garments) and health and beauty. The company generates around half of its revenue in the United States.
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