LSI Software (WAR:LSI) EBITDA Margin %: 33.40% (As of Mar. 2026) — 71% Above Median

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What is LSI Software EBITDA Margin %?

LSI Software WAR:LSI +5.37% 78 EBITDA Margin % is 33.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 19.53. GuruFocus rates WAR:LSI with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of zł26.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,822 Software companies, LSI Software ranks better than 85.29% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. LSI Software's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł8.35 Mil. LSI Software's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł25.00 Mil. Therefore, LSI Software's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.40%.


LSI Software  (WAR:LSI) 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.


LSI Software EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


LSI Software EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LSI Software'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.

LSI Software EBITDA Margin % Chart

LSI Software Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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LSI Software Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 26.49 20.30 25.09 26.85 33.40

WAR:LSI vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, LSI Software'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.


LSI Software EBITDA Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, LSI Software's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LSI Software's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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LSI Software EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

LSI Software's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=21.056/85.312
=24.68 %

LSI Software's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=8.35/25.003
=33.40 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 33.40% mean?
LSI Software (WAR:LSI) has a EBITDA Margin % of 33.40% 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 LSI Software and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 19.53. Over the past decade, LSI Software's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 12.03 to 26.69. According to the industry distribution chart, LSI Software ranks #415 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is LSI Software's EBITDA Margin % too high?
LSI Software's current EBITDA Margin % of 33.40% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 19.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.03 to a high of 26.69. The Software industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.09. LSI Software's value of 33.40% is 313.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSI Software ranks #415 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LSI Software has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSI Software's EBITDA Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, LSI Software ranks #415 out of 2822 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places LSI Software in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.09. LSI Software's value of 33.40% is 313.1% above this benchmark. Historically, LSI Software's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 12.03 to 26.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.53 vs. the industry median of 8.09, LSI Software 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 Software company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Software companies is 8.09, based on 2,822 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. LSI Software's current EBITDA Margin % of 33.40% is 313.1% 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 LSI Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSI Software's current EBITDA Margin % is 33.40%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 19.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSI Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSI Software (WAR:LSI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł26.07, compared to a current price of zł62.80 — trading 140.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 33.40%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 19.53 and 313.1% above the Software industry median of 8.09. LSI Software's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 LSI Software (WAR:LSI), the current EBITDA Margin % is 33.40% 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 LSI Software (WAR:LSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSI Software stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł62.80 is trading 140.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł26.07. GuruFocus considers LSI Software to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:LSI:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 33.40% (71% above median its 10-year median of 19.53)
  • GF Value™: zł26.07 vs. price of zł62.80 (140.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 313.1% above the Software median (#415 of 2822)

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


LSI Software Business Description

Address No. 176/178 Przybyszewskiego Street, Lodz, POL, 93-120
LSI Software SA is engaged in software development for retail and hospitality sectors as well as for cinema operators. It also involved in professional services, implementation services, maintenance, and the supplying of hardware solutions. The company products are bifurcated namely Bastion Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Positive Retail, Positive Hospitality and Expert computer hardware. The company derives majority of its revenues from the sale of the Software business and has operations spread across Poland. Its geographic segments include Poland and other countries.
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