MERFTSE:3168 -3.46%52 EBITDA Margin % is 6.35% as of Feb. 2026, which is 344% above its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates TSE:3168 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円576.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, MERF ranks worse than 61.83% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. MERF's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,894 Mil. MERF's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円45,592 Mil. Therefore, MERF's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 6.35%.
MERF (TSE:3168) 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.
MERF EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
MERF EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MERF'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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, MERF'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.
MERF EBITDA Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, MERF's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MERF'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.
MERF (TSE:3168) has a EBITDA Margin % of 6.35% 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 MERF and its competitors. This is 344% above median its historical median of 1.43. According to the industry distribution chart, MERF ranks #520 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is MERF's EBITDA Margin % too high?
MERF's current EBITDA Margin % of 6.35% is 344% above median its 10-year median of 1.43. The Metals & Mining industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.89. MERF's value of 6.35% is 28.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MERF ranks #520 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MERF has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MERF's EBITDA Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, MERF ranks #520 out of 841 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places MERF in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.89. MERF's value of 6.35% is 28.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 8.89, MERF has consistently been below 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 8.89, based on 841 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. MERF's current EBITDA Margin % of 6.35% is 28.6% below 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 MERF and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MERF's current EBITDA Margin % is 6.35%, which is 344% above median its own 10-year median of 1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MERF stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF (TSE:3168) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円576.65, compared to a current price of 円1,227.00 — trading 112.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 6.35%, which is 344% above median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 28.6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 8.89. MERF's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 MERF (TSE:3168), the current EBITDA Margin % is 6.35% 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 MERF (TSE:3168) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,227.00 is trading 112.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円576.65.
GuruFocus considers MERF to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3168:
EBITDA Margin %: 6.35% (344% above median its 10-year median of 1.43)
GF Value™: 円576.65 vs. price of 円1,227.00 (112.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.6% below the Metals & Mining median (#520 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MERF Inc is engaged in recycling non-ferrous metals, focusing on copper and copper alloys. Its business activities are divided into two main segments: the Ingot Business, which involves the manufacturing of copper alloy ingots, and the Metal Recycling Raw Materials Business, which is engaged in metal recycling. It is also involved in the manufacturing and selling of art and craft products segment.
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