CarrerasXJAM:CAR -3.69%77 EBITDA Margin % is 43.65% as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 35.99. GuruFocus rates XJAM:CAR with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD12.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 48 Tobacco Products companies, Carreras ranks better than 91.67% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Carreras's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD9,123 Mil. Carreras's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD20,900 Mil. Therefore, Carreras's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 43.65%.
Carreras (XJAM:CAR) 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.
Carreras EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Carreras EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carreras'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.
XJAM:CAR vs PM, MO, TPB: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Carreras'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.
Carreras EBITDA Margin % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Carreras's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carreras'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.
Carreras (XJAM:CAR) has a EBITDA Margin % of 43.65% 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 Carreras and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 35.99. Over the past decade, Carreras' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 31.21 to 43.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Carreras ranks #4 out of 48 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Carreras' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Carreras' current EBITDA Margin % of 43.65% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 35.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.21 to a high of 43.65. The Tobacco Products industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.19. Carreras' value of 43.65% is 290.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carreras ranks #4 out of 48 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carreras has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carreras' EBITDA Margin % compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Carreras ranks #4 out of 48 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Carreras in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.19. Carreras' value of 43.65% is 290.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Carreras' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 31.21 to 43.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.99 vs. the industry median of 11.19, Carreras 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Tobacco Products companies is 11.19, based on 48 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. Carreras's current EBITDA Margin % of 43.65% is 290.1% 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 Carreras and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 11.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carreras's current EBITDA Margin % is 43.65%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 35.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carreras stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carreras (XJAM:CAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD12.96, compared to a current price of JMD27.93 — trading 115.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 43.65%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 35.99 and 290.1% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 11.19. Carreras' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Carreras (XJAM:CAR), the current EBITDA Margin % is 43.65% 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 Carreras (XJAM:CAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carreras stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JMD27.93 is trading 115.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD12.96.
GuruFocus considers Carreras to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:CAR:
EBITDA Margin %: 43.65% (21% above median its 10-year median of 35.99)
GF Value™: JMD12.96 vs. price of JMD27.93 (115.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 290.1% above the Tobacco Products median (#4 of 48)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:CAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carreras Ltd is a marketer and distributor of cigarettes and tobacco-related products in Jamaica. The company markets and distributes various brands of cigarettes, including Craven A and Matterhorn. The group's activities are limited to the distribution of cigarettes to Jamaican consumers, operating in a single segment.
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