Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) EBITDA Margin %: 39.05% (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Below Median


XJAM:KW Kingston Wharves Ltd XJAM:KW
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Price JMD34.99
GF Value JMD38.50
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kingston Wharves EBITDA Margin %?

Kingston Wharves XJAM:KW -2.43% 100 EBITDA Margin % is 39.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 45.19. GuruFocus rates XJAM:KW with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD38.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Kingston Wharves ranks better than 87.49% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Kingston Wharves's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD1,299 Mil. Kingston Wharves's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD3,326 Mil. Therefore, Kingston Wharves's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.05%.


Kingston Wharves  (XJAM:KW) 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.


Kingston Wharves EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Kingston Wharves EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kingston Wharves'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.

Kingston Wharves EBITDA Margin % Chart

Kingston Wharves Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Kingston Wharves 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 45.38 45.52 45.40 45.99 39.05

Kingston Wharves EBITDA Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kingston Wharves'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.


Kingston Wharves EBITDA Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kingston Wharves's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kingston Wharves's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Kingston Wharves EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Kingston Wharves'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 )
=5775.42/12671.968
=45.58 %

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

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1298.638/3325.703
=39.05 %

* 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 39.05% mean?
Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) has a EBITDA Margin % of 39.05% 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 Kingston Wharves and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 45.19. Over the past decade, Kingston Wharves' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 40.69 to 54.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #126 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Kingston Wharves' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Kingston Wharves' current EBITDA Margin % of 39.05% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 45.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.69 to a high of 54.85. The Transportation industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.68. Kingston Wharves' value of 39.05% is 185.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #126 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kingston Wharves has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingston Wharves' EBITDA Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #126 out of 1007 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Kingston Wharves in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.68. Kingston Wharves' value of 39.05% is 185.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kingston Wharves' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 40.69 to 54.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.19 vs. the industry median of 13.68, Kingston Wharves 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 Transportation company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Transportation companies is 13.68, based on 1,007 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. Kingston Wharves's current EBITDA Margin % of 39.05% is 185.5% 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 Kingston Wharves and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kingston Wharves's current EBITDA Margin % is 39.05%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 45.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingston Wharves stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD38.50, compared to a current price of JMD34.99 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 39.05%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 45.19 and 185.5% above the Transportation industry median of 13.68. Kingston Wharves' overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW), the current EBITDA Margin % is 39.05% 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 Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Wharves stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JMD34.99 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD38.50. GuruFocus considers Kingston Wharves to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:KW:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 39.05% (14% below median its 10-year median of 45.19)
  • GF Value™: JMD38.50 vs. price of JMD34.99 (9.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 185.5% above the Transportation median (#126 of 1007)

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


Kingston Wharves Business Description

Address 195 Second Street, Total Logistics Facility, Newport West, St. Andrew, Kingston, JAM, 13
Kingston Wharves Ltd is engaged in the operation of public wharves, logistics services, security services, warehousing, and the rental of and repairs to cold storage facilities. It operates in two segments: Terminal operations and Logistics services. The Terminal operations segment, which generates the majority of revenue, engages in the operation of public wharves and the stevedoring of vessels. Its Logistics Services segment offers warehousing and logistics facilities, security services, rental of and repairs to cold storage facilities, and property rental.
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