Step CoTSE:9795 +1.91%78 EBITDA Margin % is 32.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 27.98. GuruFocus rates TSE:9795 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,357.44 (Fairly Valued). Among 258 Education companies, Step Co ranks better than 68.99% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Step Co's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,730 Mil. Step Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円8,357 Mil. Therefore, Step Co's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.67%.
Step Co (TSE:9795) 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.
Step Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Step Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Step Co's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
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TSE:9795 vs EDU, TAL, GHC: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Step 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.
Step Co EBITDA Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Step Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Step Co'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.
Step Co (TSE:9795) has a EBITDA Margin % of 32.67% 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 Step Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 27.98. Over the past decade, Step Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 22.20 to 31.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Step Co ranks #80 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is Step Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Step Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 32.67% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 27.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.20 to a high of 31.31. The Education industry median EBITDA Margin % is 14.85. Step Co's value of 32.67% is 120.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Step Co ranks #80 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Step Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Step Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Step Co ranks #80 out of 258 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Step Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 14.85. Step Co's value of 32.67% is 120.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Step Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 22.20 to 31.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.98 vs. the industry median of 14.85, Step 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 Education company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Education companies is 14.85, based on 258 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. Step Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 32.67% is 120.1% 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 Step Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 14.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Step Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 32.67%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 27.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Step Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step Co (TSE:9795) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,357.44, compared to a current price of 円2,237.00 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 32.67%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 27.98 and 120.1% above the Education industry median of 14.85. Step Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100. 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 Step Co (TSE:9795), the current EBITDA Margin % is 32.67% 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 Step Co (TSE:9795) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,237.00 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,357.44.
GuruFocus considers Step Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9795:
EBITDA Margin %: 32.67% (17% above median its 10-year median of 27.98)
GF Value™: 円2,357.44 vs. price of 円2,237.00 (5.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 120.1% above the Education median (#80 of 258)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9795 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Step Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the operation of private preparatory schools. The company operates cram schools and after-school care facilities, and produces and edits educational materials, as well as prints and binds books. The company is engaged in providing high school entrance exam preparation courses, Teaching Materials Research Division produces manuscripts and original plates for teaching materials, academic programs, physical education, and shogi (Japanese chess), and other activities.
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