Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) EBITDA Margin %: 2.90% (As of Feb. 2026) — 56% Below Median


TSX:CWL Caldwell Partners International Inc TSX:CWL
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What is Caldwell Partners International EBITDA Margin %?

Caldwell Partners International TSX:CWL 50 EBITDA Margin % is 2.90% as of Feb. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 6.66. GuruFocus rates TSX:CWL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, Caldwell Partners International ranks worse than 65.92% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Caldwell Partners International's EBITDA for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was C$0.8 Mil. Caldwell Partners International's Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was C$27.3 Mil. Therefore, Caldwell Partners International's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.90%.


Caldwell Partners International  (TSX:CWL) 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.


Caldwell Partners International EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Caldwell Partners International EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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* 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.

Caldwell Partners International EBITDA Margin % Chart

Caldwell Partners International Annual Data
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EBITDA Margin %
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TSX:CWL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caldwell Partners International'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.


Caldwell Partners International EBITDA Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Caldwell Partners International's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caldwell Partners International's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Caldwell Partners International EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Caldwell Partners International's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Aug. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=5.906/104.057
=5.68 %

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

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=0.792/27.297
=2.90 %

* 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 2.90% mean?
Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) has a EBITDA Margin % of 2.90% 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 6.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #706 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Caldwell Partners International's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Caldwell Partners International's current EBITDA Margin % of 2.90% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 6.66. The Business Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. Caldwell Partners International's value of 2.90% is 73.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #706 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Caldwell Partners International has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caldwell Partners International's EBITDA Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #706 out of 1071 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Caldwell Partners International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. Caldwell Partners International's value of 2.90% is 73.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.66 vs. the industry median of 10.93, Caldwell Partners International has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Business Services companies is 10.93, based on 1,071 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. Caldwell Partners International's current EBITDA Margin % of 2.90% is 73.5% below 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caldwell Partners International's current EBITDA Margin % is 2.90%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 6.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caldwell Partners International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.88, compared to a current price of C$1.05 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 2.90%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 6.66 and 73.5% below the Business Services industry median of 10.93. Caldwell Partners International's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL), the current EBITDA Margin % is 2.90% 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$1.05 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.88. GuruFocus considers Caldwell Partners International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CWL:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 2.90% (56% below median its 10-year median of 6.66)
  • GF Value™: C$0.88 vs. price of C$1.05 (19.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.5% below the Business Services median (#706 of 1071)

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Caldwell Partners International Business Description

Other Exchanges CWLPF:USA
Address 79 Wellington Street West, Suite 2410, TD South Tower, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5K 1E7
Caldwell Partners International Inc is a provider of executive search that specializes in the recruitment of executives for full-time and advisory roles. The company contracts with its clients, on an assignment basis providing advice on the identification, evaluation, assessment, and recommendation of qualified candidates for filling of senior executive positions. It recruits employees for various positions that include Board Services, Human Resources, Information Security, Legal, Marketing, Industrial, Insurance, Healthcare, Media, Real Estate, Technology, etc. The company operates through two segments; Caldwell and IQTalent, out of which the majority revenue is generated from Caldwell segment. The company's operations are spread across Canada, the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
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