Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) EBITDA Margin %: 5.94% (As of Mar. 2026) — 30% Above Median

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XKLS:0247 Unitrade Industries Bhd XKLS:0247
48 GF Score
Price RM0.24
GF Value RM0.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Unitrade Industries Bhd EBITDA Margin %?

Unitrade Industries Bhd XKLS:0247 +2.13% 48 EBITDA Margin % is 5.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 4.58. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0247 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Industrial Distribution companies, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks worse than 65.82% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Unitrade Industries Bhd's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM24 Mil. Unitrade Industries Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM408 Mil. Therefore, Unitrade Industries Bhd's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.94%.


Unitrade Industries Bhd  (XKLS:0247) 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.


Unitrade Industries Bhd EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Unitrade Industries Bhd EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Unitrade Industries Bhd'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.

Unitrade Industries Bhd EBITDA Margin % Chart

Unitrade Industries Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin %
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Unitrade Industries Bhd Quarterly Data
Mar20 Mar21 Nov21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:0247 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Unitrade Industries Bhd'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.


Unitrade Industries Bhd EBITDA Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Unitrade Industries Bhd's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Unitrade Industries Bhd's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Unitrade Industries Bhd EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Unitrade Industries Bhd's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=94.477/1765.352
=5.35 %

Unitrade Industries Bhd's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=24.277/408.485
=5.94 %

* 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 5.94% mean?
Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) has a EBITDA Margin % of 5.94% 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 4.58. Over the past decade, Unitrade Industries Bhd's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 2.01 to 6.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #104 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is Unitrade Industries Bhd's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Unitrade Industries Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 5.94% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 4.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.01 to a high of 6.12. The Industrial Distribution industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.38. Unitrade Industries Bhd's value of 5.94% is 19.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #104 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Unitrade Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unitrade Industries Bhd's EBITDA Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #104 out of 158 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Unitrade Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.38. Unitrade Industries Bhd's value of 5.94% is 19.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Unitrade Industries Bhd's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 2.01 to 6.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.58 vs. the industry median of 7.38, Unitrade Industries Bhd has consistently been below 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 7.38, based on 158 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. Unitrade Industries Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 5.94% is 19.5% below 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unitrade Industries Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % is 5.94%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 4.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unitrade Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.26, compared to a current price of RM0.24 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 5.94%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 4.58 and 19.5% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 7.38. Unitrade Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 8 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247), the current EBITDA Margin % is 5.94% 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unitrade Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.24 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.26. GuruFocus considers Unitrade Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0247:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 5.94% (30% above median its 10-year median of 4.58)
  • GF Value™: RM0.26 vs. price of RM0.24 (7.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.5% below the Industrial Distribution median (#104 of 158)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0247 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Unitrade Industries Bhd Business Description

Address 2, Jalan Astaka U8/87, Seksyen U8, Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40150
Unitrade Industries Bhd is a supplier and distributor of construction materials including pipe fittings and valves. The segments of the company are the Wholesale and distribution of building materials for mechanical and engineering (M&E) works comprising pipes, valves, fittings, and accessories, and civil works comprising reinforcement steel, structural steel, and other building material; Metal recycling; Manufacturing and sale of pre-insulated pipes; Rental of temporary structural support equipment and Others. The company earns the maximum of its revenue from the Wholesale and distribution segment. The Group operates in Malaysia.
48GF Score

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