McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)STU:MJ8 +1.02%70 EBITDA Margin % is 25.98% as of Dec. 2025, which is 88% above its 10-year median of 13.82. GuruFocus rates STU:MJ8 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) ranks better than 75.62% on this metric.
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) (STU:MJ8) 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.
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) 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.
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) EBITDA Margin % Chart
STU:MJ8 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'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.
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) EBITDA Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'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.
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) (STU:MJ8) has a EBITDA Margin % of 25.98% 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 McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) and its competitors. This is 88% above median its historical median of 13.82. Over the past decade, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.03 to 17.57. According to the industry distribution chart, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) ranks #89 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s EBITDA Margin % too high?
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s current EBITDA Margin % of 25.98% is 88% above median its 10-year median of 13.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.03 to a high of 17.57. The Restaurants industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s value of 25.98% is 124.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) ranks #89 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s EBITDA Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) ranks #89 out of 365 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s value of 25.98% is 124.7% above this benchmark. Historically, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.03 to 17.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.82 vs. the industry median of 11.56, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) 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 Restaurants company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Restaurants companies is 11.56, based on 365 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. McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s current EBITDA Margin % of 25.98% is 124.7% 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 McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s current EBITDA Margin % is 25.98%, which is 88% above median its own 10-year median of 13.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) (STU:MJ8) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.93, compared to a current price of €39.60 — trading 13.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 25.98%, which is 88% above median its 10-year median of 13.82 and 124.7% above the Restaurants industry median of 11.56. McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan)'s overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) (STU:MJ8), the current EBITDA Margin % is 25.98% 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 McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) (STU:MJ8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €39.60 is trading 13.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.93.
GuruFocus considers McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:MJ8:
EBITDA Margin %: 25.98% (88% above median its 10-year median of 13.82)
GF Value™: €34.93 vs. price of €39.60 (13.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 124.7% above the Restaurants median (#89 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:MJ8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) Business Description
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) Ltd has a license to operate McDonald's fast-food restaurants in Japan. It is engaged in the operation and management of hamburger restaurant chains under the McDonald's brand. The company pays royalties for licensed rights and, in Japan, provides sub-licenses for its know-how and trademarks to franchisees operating its franchise restaurants, from whom it earns royalty income.
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