Hakuten (TSE:2173) EBITDA Margin %: 11.59% (As of Dec. 2025) — 101% Above Median

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TSE:2173 Hakuten Corp TSE:2173
69 GF Score
Price 円697.00
GF Value 円967.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hakuten EBITDA Margin %?

Hakuten TSE:2173 -1.83% 69 EBITDA Margin % is 11.59% as of Dec. 2025, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 5.78. GuruFocus rates TSE:2173 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円967.56 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,012 Media - Diversified companies, Hakuten ranks better than 59.49% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Hakuten's EBITDA for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円1,509 Mil. Hakuten's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円13,022 Mil. Therefore, Hakuten's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.59%.


Hakuten  (TSE:2173) 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.


Hakuten EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Hakuten EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hakuten'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.

Hakuten EBITDA Margin % Chart

Hakuten Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.74 10.81 5.94 8.15 11.89

Hakuten Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EBITDA Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.40 10.62 5.31 12.27 11.59

TSE:2173 vs APP, OMC, TTD: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Hakuten'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.


Hakuten EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hakuten's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hakuten EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Hakuten's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=2775.274/23336.351
=11.89 %

Hakuten's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1509.334/13021.836
=11.59 %

* 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 11.59% mean?
Hakuten (TSE:2173) has a EBITDA Margin % of 11.59% 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 Hakuten and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 5.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Hakuten ranks #410 out of 1012 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is Hakuten's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Hakuten's current EBITDA Margin % of 11.59% is 101% above median its 10-year median of 5.78. The Media - Diversified industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. Hakuten's value of 11.59% is 42.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hakuten ranks #410 out of 1012 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hakuten has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hakuten's EBITDA Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hakuten ranks #410 out of 1012 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Hakuten in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. Hakuten's value of 11.59% is 42.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.78 vs. the industry median of 8.16, Hakuten 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 8.16, based on 1,012 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. Hakuten's current EBITDA Margin % of 11.59% is 42.1% 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 Hakuten and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hakuten's current EBITDA Margin % is 11.59%, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 5.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hakuten stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hakuten (TSE:2173) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円967.56, compared to a current price of 円697.00 — trading 28% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 11.59%, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 5.78 and 42.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 8.16. Hakuten's overall GF Score™ is 69/100. 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 Hakuten (TSE:2173), the current EBITDA Margin % is 11.59% 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 Hakuten (TSE:2173) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hakuten stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円697.00 is trading 28% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円967.56. GuruFocus considers Hakuten to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2173:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 11.59% (101% above median its 10-year median of 5.78)
  • GF Value™: 円967.56 vs. price of 円697.00 (28% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100
  • Industry Position: 42.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#410 of 1012)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hakuten Business Description

Address 3-1-1 Kyobashi, 20th Floor, Tokyo Square Garden, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0031
Hakuten Corp is a Japan-based company engages in producing and sponsoring event promotions, exhibitions, business meetings, private shows, conferences, and conventions, among others. It is also engaged in the design, construction, and supervision of commercial spaces, such as road shows, conferences, and ceremonies, as well as the provision of digital marketing solutions.
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