World Co (TSE:3612) EBITDA Margin %: 16.60% (As of May. 2026) — 76% Above Median

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TSE:3612 World Co Ltd TSE:3612
72 GF Score
Price 円1,607.00
GF Value 円1,488.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is World Co EBITDA Margin %?

World Co TSE:3612 -1.35% 72 EBITDA Margin % is 16.60% as of May. 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 9.42. GuruFocus rates TSE:3612 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,488.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,129 Retail - Cyclical companies, World Co ranks worse than 57.93% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. World Co's EBITDA for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円12,400 Mil. World Co's Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円74,707 Mil. Therefore, World Co's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 16.60%.


World Co  (TSE:3612) 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.


World Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


World Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for World 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.

World Co EBITDA Margin % Chart

World Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Feb25 Feb26
EBITDA Margin %
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World Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:3612 vs DDS: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, World 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.


World Co EBITDA Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, World Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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World Co EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

World Co's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Feb. 2026 )
=35062/284014
=12.35 %

World Co's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: May. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=12400/74707
=16.60 %

* 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 16.60% mean?
World Co (TSE:3612) has a EBITDA Margin % of 16.60% as of May. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on World Co and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 9.42. According to the industry distribution chart, World Co ranks #654 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is World Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
World Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.60% is 76% above median its 10-year median of 9.42. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.45. World Co's value of 16.60% is 122.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Co ranks #654 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, World Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, World Co ranks #654 out of 1129 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places World Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.45. World Co's value of 16.60% is 122.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.42 vs. the industry median of 7.45, World 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 - Cyclical company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.45, based on 1,129 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. World Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.60% is 122.8% 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 World Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 16.60%, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 9.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Co (TSE:3612) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,488.89, compared to a current price of 円1,607.00 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 16.60%, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 9.42 and 122.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.45. World Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 World Co (TSE:3612), the current EBITDA Margin % is 16.60% as of May. 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 World Co (TSE:3612) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,607.00 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,488.89. GuruFocus considers World Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3612:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 16.60% (76% above median its 10-year median of 9.42)
  • GF Value™: 円1,488.89 vs. price of 円1,607.00 (7.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 122.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#654 of 1129)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3612 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


World Co Business Description

Address 6-8-1, Minatojima-Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, JPN, 650-8585
World Co Ltd operates mainly 'one-brand, one-shop' outlets for department stores and other highly fashion-conscious channels.
72GF Score

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