TrueBlueTBI +1.05%65 EBITDA Margin % is -1.84% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TBI with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, TrueBlue ranks worse than 83.19% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. TrueBlue's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-7 Mil. TrueBlue's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $399 Mil. Therefore, TrueBlue's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.84%.
TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) 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.
TrueBlue EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
TrueBlue EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TrueBlue'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.
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, TrueBlue'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.
TrueBlue EBITDA Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, TrueBlue's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TrueBlue'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.
TrueBlue (TBI) has a EBITDA Margin % of -1.84% 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 TrueBlue and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TrueBlue ranks #891 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 83.2%.
Is TrueBlue's EBITDA Margin % too high?
TrueBlue's current EBITDA Margin % is -1.84%. Based on the distribution chart, TrueBlue ranks #891 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, TrueBlue has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TrueBlue's EBITDA Margin % compare to HQI and ATLN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, TrueBlue ranks #891 out of 1071 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places TrueBlue in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. 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 Business Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Business Services companies is 10.93, based on 1,071 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 TrueBlue and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TrueBlue's current EBITDA Margin % is -1.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TrueBlue stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TrueBlue (TBI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.64, compared to a current price of $6.73 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -1.84%. TrueBlue's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 TrueBlue (TBI), the current EBITDA Margin % is -1.84% 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 TrueBlue (TBI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TrueBlue stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.73 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.64.
GuruFocus considers TrueBlue to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TBI:
EBITDA Margin %: -1.84%
GF Value™: $7.64 vs. price of $6.73 (11.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TBI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TrueBlue Inc is a provider of specialized workforce solutions that connect employers with talent. Its reportable segments include PeopleReady, which provides blue-collar contingent staffing and delivers on-demand and skilled labor across industries such as construction, transportation, retail, hospitality, and energy. The PeopleManagement segment offers contingent labor and outsourced industrial workforce solutions, mainly on-site at client facilities, through its OnSite and Centerline operations, focusing on workforce management and commercial driver services. PeopleSolutions delivers services focused on professional and specialized talent acquisition, as well as workforce management and compliance. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the PeopleReady segment.
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