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Halows CoTSE:2742 -0.14%72 EBITDA Margin % is 8.71% as of Feb. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 7.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:2742 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,053.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Halows Co ranks better than 62.9% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Halows Co's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円5,082 Mil. Halows Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円58,331 Mil. Therefore, Halows Co's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 8.71%.
Halows Co (TSE:2742) 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.
Halows Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Halows Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Halows Co'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Halows 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.
Halows Co EBITDA Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Halows Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Halows 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.
Halows Co (TSE:2742) has a EBITDA Margin % of 8.71% as of Feb. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Halows Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 7.35. Over the past decade, Halows Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.18 to 8.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Halows Co ranks #115 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is Halows Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Halows Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 8.71% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 7.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.18 to a high of 8.04. The Retail - Defensive industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.03. Halows Co's value of 8.71% is 44.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Halows Co ranks #115 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Halows Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Halows Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Halows Co ranks #115 out of 310 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Halows Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.03. Halows Co's value of 8.71% is 44.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Halows Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.18 to 8.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.35 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Halows 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 6.03, based on 310 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. Halows Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 8.71% is 44.6% 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 Halows Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Halows Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 8.71%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 7.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Halows Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halows Co (TSE:2742) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,053.57, compared to a current price of 円3,695.00 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 8.71%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 7.35 and 44.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 6.03. Halows Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Halows Co (TSE:2742), the current EBITDA Margin % is 8.71% as of Feb. 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 Halows Co (TSE:2742) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halows Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,695.00 is trading 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,053.57.
GuruFocus considers Halows Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2742:
EBITDA Margin %: 8.71% (19% above median its 10-year median of 7.35)
GF Value™: 円5,053.57 vs. price of 円3,695.00 (26.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#115 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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