VSTA (Vasta Platform) EBITDA Margin %: 20.94% (As of Sep. 2025) — 25% Below Median


VSTA Vasta Platform Ltd VSTA
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GF Value $5.20
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What is Vasta Platform EBITDA Margin %?

Vasta Platform VSTA -0.10% 65 EBITDA Margin % is 20.94% as of Sep. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 28.09. GuruFocus rates VSTA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.20. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Vasta Platform's EBITDA for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was $9.7 Mil. Vasta Platform's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was $46.5 Mil. Therefore, Vasta Platform's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 20.94%.


Vasta Platform  (NAS:VSTA) 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.


Vasta Platform EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Vasta Platform EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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Vasta Platform EBITDA Margin % Chart

Vasta Platform Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EBITDA Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 20.20 17.21 33.50 30.95 50.86

Vasta Platform Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.18 85.41 31.00 17.36 20.94

VSTA vs DFPH, FC, KLC: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Vasta Platform'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.


Vasta Platform EBITDA Margin % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vasta Platform's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vasta Platform's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Vasta Platform EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Vasta Platform's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2024 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=139.563/274.413
=50.86 %

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

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=9.744/46.541
=20.94 %

* 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 20.94% mean?
Vasta Platform (VSTA) has a EBITDA Margin % of 20.94% 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 Vasta Platform and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 28.09. Over the past decade, Vasta Platform's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 17.21 to 50.86.
Is Vasta Platform's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Vasta Platform's current EBITDA Margin % of 20.94% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 28.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.21 to a high of 50.86. The Education industry median EBITDA Margin % is 14.85. Vasta Platform's value of 20.94% is 41.1% above this industry median. Overall, Vasta Platform has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vasta Platform's EBITDA Margin % compare to DFPH and FC?
Vasta Platform's EBITDA Margin % of 20.94% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 14.85. Vasta Platform's value of 20.94% is 41.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Vasta Platform's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 17.21 to 50.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.09 vs. the industry median of 14.85, Vasta Platform 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 an Education company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Education companies is 14.85, based on 258 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. Vasta Platform's current EBITDA Margin % of 20.94% is 41.1% 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 Vasta Platform and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 14.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vasta Platform's current EBITDA Margin % is 20.94%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 28.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vasta Platform stock overvalued right now?
Vasta Platform (VSTA) has a current EBITDA Margin % of 20.94%. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.20, compared to a current price of $4.90 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 20.94%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 28.09 and 41.1% above the Education industry median of 14.85. Vasta Platform's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 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 Vasta Platform (VSTA), the current EBITDA Margin % is 20.94% 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 Vasta Platform (VSTA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vasta Platform stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.90 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.20.

Key valuation signals for VSTA:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 20.94% (25% below median its 10-year median of 28.09)
  • GF Value™: $5.20 vs. price of $4.90 (5.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.1% above the Education median

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


Vasta Platform Business Description

Address Avenue Paulista, 901, 5th Floor, Bela Vista, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, CEP 01310-100
Vasta Platform Ltd operates as an education company in Brazil, engaged in providing end-to-end educational and digital solutions that cater to all needs of private schools operating in the K-12 educational segment. Its business segments are Content and EdTech Platform, and Digital Platform. The Content and EdTech platform derives its results from educational content solutions through digital and printed content, including textbooks, learning systems and other complementary educational services. The Digital Platform enables private schools to aggregate multiple learning strategies and helps them to focus on education through the Business' physical and digital e-commerce platform and other digital services.
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