Moresco (TSE:5018) EBITDA Margin %: 12.96% (As of Feb. 2026) — 18% Above Median

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TSE:5018 Moresco Corp TSE:5018
72 GF Score
Price 円2,170.00
GF Value 円1,415.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Moresco EBITDA Margin %?

Moresco TSE:5018 +1.97% 72 EBITDA Margin % is 12.96% as of Feb. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 10.99. GuruFocus rates TSE:5018 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,415.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Moresco ranks better than 56.18% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Moresco's EBITDA for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,334 Mil. Moresco's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円18,006 Mil. Therefore, Moresco's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 12.96%.


Moresco  (TSE:5018) 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.


Moresco EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Moresco EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Moresco'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.

Moresco EBITDA Margin % Chart

Moresco Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EBITDA Margin %
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Moresco Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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TSE:5018 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Moresco'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.


Moresco EBITDA Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Moresco EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Moresco'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 )
=3881/34871
=11.13 %

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

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=2334/18006
=12.96 %

* 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 12.96% mean?
Moresco (TSE:5018) has a EBITDA Margin % of 12.96% 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 Moresco and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 10.99. Over the past decade, Moresco's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.57 to 14.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Moresco ranks #691 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is Moresco's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Moresco's current EBITDA Margin % of 12.96% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 10.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.57 to a high of 14.89. The Chemicals industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63. Moresco's value of 12.96% is 34.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Moresco ranks #691 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Moresco has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Moresco's EBITDA Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Moresco ranks #691 out of 1577 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Moresco in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63. Moresco's value of 12.96% is 34.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Moresco's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.57 to 14.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.99 vs. the industry median of 9.63, Moresco 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. Moresco's current EBITDA Margin % of 12.96% is 34.6% 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 Moresco 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. Moresco's current EBITDA Margin % is 12.96%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 10.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Moresco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moresco (TSE:5018) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,415.05, compared to a current price of 円2,170.00 — trading 53.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 12.96%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 10.99 and 34.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.63. Moresco'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 Moresco (TSE:5018), the current EBITDA Margin % is 12.96% 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 Moresco (TSE:5018) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moresco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,170.00 is trading 53.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,415.05. GuruFocus considers Moresco to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5018:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 12.96% (18% above median its 10-year median of 10.99)
  • GF Value™: 円1,415.05 vs. price of 円2,170.00 (53.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.6% above the Chemicals median (#691 of 1577)

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Moresco Business Description

Address 5-5-3 Minatojima Minami-machi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, JPN, 650-0047
Moresco Corp is engaged in the development, manufacture, sale and leasing of chemical products such as special lubricants, synthetic lubricants, raw materials, hot melt adhesives and energy device related products in Japan.
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円2,170.00
Price
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GF Value