Yellow Hat (TSE:9882) EBITDA Margin %: 14.88% (As of Mar. 2026) — 40% Above Median

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TSE:9882 Yellow Hat Ltd TSE:9882
87 GF Score
Price 円1,821.00
GF Value 円1,615.92
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Yellow Hat EBITDA Margin %?

Yellow Hat TSE:9882 -0.33% 87 EBITDA Margin % is 14.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 10.60. GuruFocus rates TSE:9882 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,615.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,320 Vehicles & Parts companies, Yellow Hat ranks better than 67.58% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Yellow Hat's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,794 Mil. Yellow Hat's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円38,927 Mil. Therefore, Yellow Hat's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.88%.


Yellow Hat  (TSE:9882) 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.


Yellow Hat EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Yellow Hat EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yellow Hat'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.

Yellow Hat EBITDA Margin % Chart

Yellow Hat Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin %
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Yellow Hat 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:9882 vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Yellow Hat'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.


Yellow Hat EBITDA Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yellow Hat's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Yellow Hat EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Yellow Hat'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 )
=21026/171280
=12.28 %

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

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=5794/38927
=14.88 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 14.88% mean?
Yellow Hat (TSE:9882) has a EBITDA Margin % of 14.88% 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 Yellow Hat and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 10.60. Over the past decade, Yellow Hat's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.72 to 12.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #428 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Yellow Hat's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Yellow Hat's current EBITDA Margin % of 14.88% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 10.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.72 to a high of 12.70. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99. Yellow Hat's value of 14.88% is 65.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #428 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yellow Hat has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yellow Hat's EBITDA Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Yellow Hat ranks #428 out of 1320 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Yellow Hat in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99. Yellow Hat's value of 14.88% is 65.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Yellow Hat's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.72 to 12.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.60 vs. the industry median of 8.99, Yellow Hat 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.99, based on 1,320 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. Yellow Hat's current EBITDA Margin % of 14.88% is 65.5% 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 Yellow Hat and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yellow Hat's current EBITDA Margin % is 14.88%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 10.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yellow Hat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yellow Hat (TSE:9882) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,615.92, compared to a current price of 円1,821.00 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 14.88%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 10.60 and 65.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.99. Yellow Hat's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Yellow Hat (TSE:9882), the current EBITDA Margin % is 14.88% 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 Yellow Hat (TSE:9882) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yellow Hat stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,821.00 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,615.92. GuruFocus considers Yellow Hat to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9882:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 14.88% (40% above median its 10-year median of 10.60)
  • GF Value™: 円1,615.92 vs. price of 円1,821.00 (12.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.5% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#428 of 1320)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9882 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yellow Hat Business Description

Address 1-7-4 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Yellow Hat Head Office Building, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0032
Yellow Hat Ltd is a Japanese company involved in selling auto accessories and providing auto service. The products offered by the company include audio and info-entertainment systems, oils and lubricants, safety and maintenance tools, OFF road, racing and karting, chemicals and cleaning, lights and bulbs, bikes, and tires. It offers services including tires services, oil change, foiling, detailing, tinting, audio and video, car wash, AC repair, and maintenance.
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