WaldencastWALD -4.52%35 EBITDA Margin % is -18.94% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates WALD with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,953 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Waldencast ranks worse than 96.52% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Waldencast's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-26.5 Mil. Waldencast's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $139.8 Mil. Therefore, Waldencast's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -18.94%.
Waldencast (NAS:WALD) 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.
Waldencast EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Waldencast EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waldencast'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.
WALD vs ACU, SKIN, SLSN: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Waldencast'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.
Waldencast EBITDA Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Waldencast's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waldencast'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.
Waldencast (WALD) has a EBITDA Margin % of -18.94% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Waldencast and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Waldencast ranks #1885 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 96.5%.
Is Waldencast's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Waldencast's current EBITDA Margin % is -18.94%. Based on the distribution chart, Waldencast ranks #1885 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Waldencast has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waldencast's EBITDA Margin % compare to ACU and SKIN?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Waldencast ranks #1885 out of 1953 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Waldencast in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99. 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 1,953 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 Waldencast 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. Waldencast's current EBITDA Margin % is -18.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waldencast stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waldencast (WALD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.47, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 57.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -18.94%. Waldencast's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 4 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 Waldencast (WALD), the current EBITDA Margin % is -18.94% as of Dec. 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 Waldencast (WALD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waldencast stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 57.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.47.
GuruFocus considers Waldencast to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WALD:
EBITDA Margin %: -18.94%
GF Value™: $3.47 vs. price of $1.48 (57.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WALD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Waldencast PLC is a beauty and wellness operating platform. The company is organized into two reportable segments namely Obagi Skincare and Milk Makeup. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Obagi Medical segment. The Obagi Medical segment is engaged in developing, marketing, and selling skin health products. The Milk Makeup segment includes developing, marketing, and selling cosmetics, skincare, and other beauty products. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from North America region.
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