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Universal ElectronicsUEIC -0.83%66 EBITDA Margin % is 10.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 6.60. GuruFocus rates UEIC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,475 Hardware companies, Universal Electronics ranks worse than 64.89% on this metric.
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. * 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.
UEIC vs FXHO, ZEPP, AXIL: 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.
* 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.
Universal Electronics (UEIC) has a EBITDA Margin % of 10.80% as of Jun. 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. This is 64% above median its historical median of 6.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Electronics ranks #1606 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Universal Electronics' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Universal Electronics' current EBITDA Margin % of 10.80% is 64% above median its 10-year median of 6.60. The Hardware industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.10. Universal Electronics' value of 10.80% is 52.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Electronics ranks #1606 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Electronics has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Electronics' EBITDA Margin % compare to FXHO and ZEPP?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Universal Electronics ranks #1606 out of 2475 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Universal Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.10. Universal Electronics' value of 10.80% is 52.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.60 vs. the industry median of 7.10, Universal Electronics 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 7.10, 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. Universal Electronics's current EBITDA Margin % of 10.80% is 52.1% 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 Universal Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Electronics's current EBITDA Margin % is 10.80%, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 6.60. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.01, compared to a current price of $4.79 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 10.80%, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 6.60 and 52.1% above the Hardware industry median of 7.10. Universal Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Universal Electronics (UEIC), the current EBITDA Margin % is 10.80% as of Jun. 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 $4.79 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.01.
GuruFocus considers Universal Electronics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for UEIC:
EBITDA Margin %: 10.80% (64% above median its 10-year median of 6.60)
GF Value™: $6.01 vs. price of $4.79 (20.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.1% above the Hardware median (#1606 of 2475)
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 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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