JCU (TSE:4975) EBITDA Margin %: 50.05% (As of Mar. 2026) — 42% Above Median

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TSE:4975 JCU Corp TSE:4975
92 GF Score
Price 円6,610.00
GF Value 円4,547.78
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is JCU EBITDA Margin %?

JCU TSE:4975 -1.64% 92 EBITDA Margin % is 50.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 35.23. GuruFocus rates TSE:4975 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,547.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, JCU ranks better than 98.03% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. JCU's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,083 Mil. JCU's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円8,158 Mil. Therefore, JCU's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 50.05%.


JCU  (TSE:4975) 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.


JCU EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


JCU EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JCU'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.

JCU EBITDA Margin % Chart

JCU Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin %
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JCU Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:4975 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, JCU'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.


JCU EBITDA Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, JCU's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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JCU EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

JCU's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=13585/29672
=45.78 %

JCU's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=4083/8158
=50.05 %

* 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 50.05% mean?
JCU (TSE:4975) has a EBITDA Margin % of 50.05% 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 JCU and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 35.23. Over the past decade, JCU's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 29.22 to 45.78. According to the industry distribution chart, JCU ranks #31 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is JCU's EBITDA Margin % too high?
JCU's current EBITDA Margin % of 50.05% is 42% above median its 10-year median of 35.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.22 to a high of 45.78. The Chemicals industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63. JCU's value of 50.05% is 419.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JCU ranks #31 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JCU has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JCU's EBITDA Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, JCU ranks #31 out of 1577 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places JCU in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63. JCU's value of 50.05% is 419.7% above this benchmark. Historically, JCU's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 29.22 to 45.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.23 vs. the industry median of 9.63, JCU 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 Chemicals company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Chemicals companies is 9.63, based on 1,577 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. JCU's current EBITDA Margin % of 50.05% is 419.7% 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 JCU and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JCU's current EBITDA Margin % is 50.05%, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 35.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JCU stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JCU (TSE:4975) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,547.78, compared to a current price of 円6,610.00 — trading 45.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 50.05%, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 35.23 and 419.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.63. JCU's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 JCU (TSE:4975), the current EBITDA Margin % is 50.05% 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 JCU (TSE:4975) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JCU stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円6,610.00 is trading 45.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,547.78. GuruFocus considers JCU to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4975:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 50.05% (42% above median its 10-year median of 35.23)
  • GF Value™: 円4,547.78 vs. price of 円6,610.00 (45.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 419.7% above the Chemicals median (#31 of 1577)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4975 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


JCU Business Description

Address Tixtower Ueno 16F, 8-1 Higashiueno 4-chome Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 110 0015
JCU Corp along with its subsidiaries manufactures surface treatment agents & equipment. It offers Plastic plating & plating chemicals, plating machines, Sputtering equipment, plasma desmear equipment, PWB etching & cleaning equipment, among others.
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