Utz BrandsUTZ +1.56%42 EBITDA Margin % is 8.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 8.51. GuruFocus rates UTZ with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,947 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Utz Brands ranks worse than 53.62% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Utz Brands's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $31 Mil. Utz Brands's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $361 Mil. Therefore, Utz Brands's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.52%.
Utz Brands (NYSE:UTZ) 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.
Utz Brands EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Utz Brands EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Utz Brands's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
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UTZ vs MAMA, OFRM, WEST: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Utz Brands'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.
Utz Brands EBITDA Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Utz Brands's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Utz Brands'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.
Utz Brands (UTZ) has a EBITDA Margin % of 8.52% 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 Utz Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.51. Over the past decade, Utz Brands' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.48 to 12.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #1044 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 53.6%.
Is Utz Brands' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Utz Brands' current EBITDA Margin % of 8.52% is near median its 10-year median of 8.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.48 to a high of 12.92. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99. Utz Brands' value of 8.52% is 5.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #1044 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Utz Brands has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Utz Brands' EBITDA Margin % compare to MAMA and OFRM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Utz Brands ranks #1044 out of 1947 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Utz Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99. Utz Brands' value of 8.52% is 5.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Utz Brands' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.48 to 12.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.51 vs. the industry median of 8.99, Utz Brands 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.99, based on 1,947 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. Utz Brands's current EBITDA Margin % of 8.52% is 5.2% 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 Utz Brands and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Utz Brands's current EBITDA Margin % is 8.52%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Utz Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utz Brands (UTZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.87, compared to a current price of $7.83 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 8.52%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.51 and 5.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.99. Utz Brands' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Utz Brands (UTZ), the current EBITDA Margin % is 8.52% 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 Utz Brands (UTZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utz Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.83 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.87.
GuruFocus considers Utz Brands to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for UTZ:
EBITDA Margin %: 8.52% (near median its 10-year median of 8.51)
GF Value™: $13.87 vs. price of $7.83 (43.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1044 of 1947)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UTZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Utz Brands Inc is a manufacturer of branded salty snacks based in the United States. It produces various salty snack foods, including potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, party mixes, pork skins, ready-to-eat popcorn, and other snacks, which include salsa and dips. These products are offered through its flagship brands like Utz, On The Border, Zapp's, and Boulder Canyon, along with other brands, including Golden Flake, Miguelito's, Hawaiian, Bachman, Tim's Cascade, Dirty Potato Chips, TGI Fridays, and Vitner's. The company's products are packaged in a variety of different sizes and configurations, ranging from individual packages to shareable bulk containers. It also sells certain third-party branded products through its distribution network.
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