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HoribaTSE:6856 -4.78%84 EBITDA Margin % is 30.58% as of Dec. 2025, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 17.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:6856 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円11,625.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,475 Hardware companies, Horiba ranks better than 83.39% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Horiba's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円31,449 Mil. Horiba's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円102,836 Mil. Therefore, Horiba's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 30.58%.
Horiba (TSE:6856) 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.
Horiba EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Horiba EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Horiba'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.
TSE:6856 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Horiba'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.
Horiba EBITDA Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Horiba's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Horiba'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.
Horiba (TSE:6856) has a EBITDA Margin % of 30.58% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Horiba and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 17.87. Over the past decade, Horiba's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 14.48 to 23.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Horiba ranks #411 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Horiba's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Horiba's current EBITDA Margin % of 30.58% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 17.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.48 to a high of 23.07. The Hardware industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.00. Horiba's value of 30.58% is 336.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Horiba ranks #411 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Horiba has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Horiba's EBITDA Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Horiba ranks #411 out of 2475 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Horiba in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.00. Horiba's value of 30.58% is 336.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Horiba's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 14.48 to 23.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.87 vs. the industry median of 7.00, Horiba 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 Hardware company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Hardware companies is 7.00, based on 2,475 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. Horiba's current EBITDA Margin % of 30.58% is 336.9% 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 Horiba and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Horiba's current EBITDA Margin % is 30.58%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 17.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Horiba stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horiba (TSE:6856) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円11,625.67, compared to a current price of 円23,520.00 — trading 102.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 30.58%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 17.87 and 336.9% above the Hardware industry median of 7.00. Horiba's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 Horiba (TSE:6856), the current EBITDA Margin % is 30.58% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Horiba (TSE:6856) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horiba stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円23,520.00 is trading 102.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円11,625.67.
GuruFocus considers Horiba to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6856:
EBITDA Margin %: 30.58% (71% above median its 10-year median of 17.87)
GF Value™: 円11,625.67 vs. price of 円23,520.00 (102.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 336.9% above the Hardware median (#411 of 2475)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6856 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Horiba Ltd provides analytical and measurement equipment. The company operates through five segments. The Automobile segment offers automotive validation, verification technologies, and consulting services. The Environment/Accounting Process segment provides measurement technologies for air, water, and soil quality to support environmental conservation. The Medical segment develops and distributes in vitro diagnostic systems, mainly in the field of hematology. The Science segment delivers high-performance scientific instruments and analytical solutions. The Semiconductor segment specializes in fluid control, measurement, and analysis technologies for researchers, developers, and manufacturers across regions.
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