MAX Co (TSE:6454) EBITDA Margin %: 18.89% (As of Mar. 2026) — 26% Above Median

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TSE:6454 MAX Co Ltd TSE:6454
72 GF Score
Price 円1,712.00
GF Value 円1,102.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is MAX Co EBITDA Margin %?

MAX Co TSE:6454 -0.75% 72 EBITDA Margin % is 18.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 15.01. GuruFocus rates TSE:6454 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,102.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, MAX Co ranks better than 88.36% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. MAX Co's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,777 Mil. MAX Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円25,284 Mil. Therefore, MAX Co's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.89%.


MAX Co  (TSE:6454) 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.


MAX Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


MAX Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MAX 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.

MAX Co EBITDA Margin % Chart

MAX Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin %
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MAX Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.06 24.17 23.63 21.76 18.89

TSE:6454 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, MAX 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.


MAX Co EBITDA Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, MAX Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MAX Co EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

MAX Co'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 )
=21988/99607
=22.07 %

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

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=4777/25284
=18.89 %

* 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 18.89% mean?
MAX Co (TSE:6454) has a EBITDA Margin % of 18.89% 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 MAX Co and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 15.01. Over the past decade, MAX Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 12.35 to 22.08. According to the industry distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #353 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is MAX Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
MAX Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.89% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 15.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.35 to a high of 22.08. The Industrial Products industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.46. MAX Co's value of 18.89% is 99.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #353 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MAX Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAX Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #353 out of 3032 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places MAX Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.46. MAX Co's value of 18.89% is 99.8% above this benchmark. Historically, MAX Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 12.35 to 22.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.01 vs. the industry median of 9.46, MAX 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 9.46, based on 3,032 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. MAX Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.89% is 99.8% 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 MAX Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MAX Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 18.89%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 15.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAX Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Co (TSE:6454) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,102.67, compared to a current price of 円1,712.00 — trading 55.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 18.89%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 15.01 and 99.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 9.46. MAX Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 MAX Co (TSE:6454), the current EBITDA Margin % is 18.89% 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 MAX Co (TSE:6454) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,712.00 is trading 55.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,102.67. GuruFocus considers MAX Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6454:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 18.89% (26% above median its 10-year median of 15.01)
  • GF Value™: 円1,102.67 vs. price of 円1,712.00 (55.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.8% above the Industrial Products median (#353 of 3032)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6454 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MAX Co Business Description

Address 6-6 Nihonbashi Hakozakicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8502
MAX Co Ltd manufactures and distributes office supplies and industrial equipment. The company operates through office equipment, industrial equipment, and home care and rehabilitation (HCR) equipment divisions. It mainly offers products such as hand-held staplers and automatic staplers, numbering tools, check writers, and other office supplies. It also markets fastening devices for various purposes such as concrete reinforcing bar tying machines, air compressors, and rechargeable tools.
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円1,712.00
Price
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