UPC (Universe Pharmaceuticals) EBITDA Margin %: -0.41% (As of Sep. 2025)


UPC Universe Pharmaceuticals Inc UPC
58 GF Score
Price $2.77
GF Value $5.22
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Universe Pharmaceuticals EBITDA Margin %?

Universe Pharmaceuticals UPC -2.81% 58 EBITDA Margin % is -0.41% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates UPC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.22 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 955 Drug Manufacturers companies, Universe Pharmaceuticals ranks worse than 83.77% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Universe Pharmaceuticals's EBITDA for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was $-0.04 Mil. Universe Pharmaceuticals's Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was $8.71 Mil. Therefore, Universe Pharmaceuticals's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -0.41%.


Universe Pharmaceuticals  (NAS:UPC) 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.


Universe Pharmaceuticals EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Universe Pharmaceuticals EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universe Pharmaceuticals's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

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* 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.

Universe Pharmaceuticals EBITDA Margin % Chart

Universe Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EBITDA Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 29.65 -15.94 -11.33 -31.95 -16.37

Universe Pharmaceuticals Semi-Annual Data
Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
EBITDA Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -30.73 -10.39 -59.34 -31.53 -0.41

UPC vs CBIH, PRFX, IMCC: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Universe Pharmaceuticals'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.


Universe Pharmaceuticals EBITDA Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Universe Pharmaceuticals's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Universe Pharmaceuticals's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Universe Pharmaceuticals EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Universe Pharmaceuticals's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=-2.923/17.859
=-16.37 %

Universe Pharmaceuticals's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-0.036/8.706
=-0.41 %

* 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 -0.41% mean?
Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) has a EBITDA Margin % of -0.41% as of Sep. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Universe Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universe Pharmaceuticals ranks #800 out of 955 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is Universe Pharmaceuticals' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Universe Pharmaceuticals' current EBITDA Margin % is -0.41%. Based on the distribution chart, Universe Pharmaceuticals ranks #800 out of 955 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universe Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universe Pharmaceuticals' EBITDA Margin % compare to CBIH and PRFX?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Universe Pharmaceuticals ranks #800 out of 955 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Universe Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 12.44. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 12.44, based on 955 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 12.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universe Pharmaceuticals's current EBITDA Margin % is -0.41%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universe Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.22, compared to a current price of $2.77 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -0.41%. Universe Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC), the current EBITDA Margin % is -0.41% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.77 is trading 46.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.22. GuruFocus considers Universe Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for UPC:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -0.41%
  • GF Value™: $5.22 vs. price of $2.77 (46.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Universe Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address 265 Jingjiu Avenue, Jinggangshan Economic & Technological Development Zone, Jiangxi, Ji’an, CHN, 343100
Universe Pharmaceuticals Inc is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution of traditional Chinese medicine derivatives products targeting the elderly with the goal of addressing their physical conditions in the ageing process and promoting their general well-being. The company also sells biomedical drugs, medical instruments, Traditional Chinese Medicine Pieces, and dietary supplements manufactured by third-party pharmaceutical companies. Its products are under two categories namely treatment and relief for common chronic health conditions in the elderly designed to achieve physical wellness and longevity (Chronic Condition Treatments), and cold and flu medications.
58GF Score

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