UEIC (Universal Electronics) EBITDA Margin %: -1.06% (As of Mar. 2026)


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Price $4.24
GF Value $6.20
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Universal Electronics EBITDA Margin %?

Universal Electronics UEIC +2.04% 65 EBITDA Margin % is -1.06% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates UEIC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.20 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Universal Electronics ranks worse than 69.73% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Universal Electronics's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.8 Mil. Universal Electronics's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $79.0 Mil. Therefore, Universal Electronics's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.06%.


Universal Electronics  (NAS:UEIC) 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.


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Universal Electronics EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Electronics'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.
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Universal Electronics EBITDA Margin % Chart

Universal Electronics Annual Data
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EBITDA Margin %
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Universal Electronics Quarterly Data
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UEIC vs AXIL, KOSS, FOXX: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Universal Electronics'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.


Universal Electronics EBITDA Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Universal Electronics's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Universal Electronics's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Universal Electronics EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Universal Electronics's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=9.005/368.288
=2.45 %

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

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-0.834/79.036
=-1.06 %

* 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 -1.06% mean?
Universal Electronics (UEIC) has a EBITDA Margin % of -1.06% 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 Universal Electronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Electronics ranks #1723 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Universal Electronics' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Universal Electronics' current EBITDA Margin % is -1.06%. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Electronics ranks #1723 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Electronics has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Electronics' EBITDA Margin % compare to AXIL and KOSS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Universal Electronics ranks #1723 out of 2471 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Universal Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.00. 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 2,471 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. 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 Universal Electronics 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. Universal Electronics's current EBITDA Margin % is -1.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Electronics (UEIC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.20, compared to a current price of $4.24 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -1.06%. Universal Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Universal Electronics (UEIC), the current EBITDA Margin % is -1.06% 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 Universal Electronics (UEIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Electronics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.24 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.20. GuruFocus considers Universal Electronics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for UEIC:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -1.06%
  • GF Value™: $6.20 vs. price of $4.24 (31.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Universal Electronics Business Description

Address 15147 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite H300, Scottsdale, AZ, USA, 85254-2494
Universal Electronics Inc is engaged in universal wireless control solutions for the home. The company design, develop, manufacture, ship and support climate control solutions, wireless sensor and smart home control products, home entertainment control products, technology and software solutions and audio-video (AV) accessories that are used by the world's brands in the climate control, security, home automation, home appliance, home entertainment and consumer electronics markets.
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