Dongbu (XKRX:005960) EBITDA Margin %: 4.15% (As of Jun. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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XKRX:005960 Dongbu Corp XKRX:005960
75 GF Score
Price ₩8,390.00
GF Value ₩4,987.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Dongbu EBITDA Margin %?

Dongbu XKRX:005960 +4.48% 75 EBITDA Margin % is 4.15% as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 6.23. GuruFocus rates XKRX:005960 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩4,987.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,780 Construction companies, Dongbu ranks worse than 66.01% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Dongbu's EBITDA for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩24,720 Mil. Dongbu's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩596,121 Mil. Therefore, Dongbu's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.15%.


Dongbu  (XKRX:005960) 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.


Dongbu EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Dongbu EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dongbu'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.

Dongbu EBITDA Margin % Chart

Dongbu Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Dongbu Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.29 0.17 4.27 4.91 4.15

XKRX:005960 vs PWR, FIX, EME: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Dongbu'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.


Dongbu EBITDA Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Dongbu's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dongbu EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Dongbu'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 )
=74315.392427/1758625.710036
=4.23 %

Dongbu's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=24719.519363/596121.494456
=4.15 %

* 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 4.15% mean?
Dongbu (XKRX:005960) has a EBITDA Margin % of 4.15% as of Jun. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Dongbu and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 6.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Dongbu ranks #1175 out of 1780 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Dongbu's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Dongbu's current EBITDA Margin % of 4.15% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.23. The Construction industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.07. Dongbu's value of 4.15% is 54.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dongbu ranks #1175 out of 1780 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dongbu has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dongbu's EBITDA Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Dongbu ranks #1175 out of 1780 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Dongbu in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.07. Dongbu's value of 4.15% is 54.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.23 vs. the industry median of 9.07, Dongbu 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 a Construction company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Construction companies is 9.07, based on 1,780 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. Dongbu's current EBITDA Margin % of 4.15% is 54.2% 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 Dongbu and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dongbu's current EBITDA Margin % is 4.15%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 6.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dongbu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongbu (XKRX:005960) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩4,987.93, compared to a current price of ₩8,390.00 — trading 68.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 4.15%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.23 and 54.2% below the Construction industry median of 9.07. Dongbu's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Dongbu (XKRX:005960), the current EBITDA Margin % is 4.15% as of Jun. 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 Dongbu (XKRX:005960) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongbu stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₩8,390.00 is trading 68.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩4,987.93. GuruFocus considers Dongbu to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:005960:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 4.15% (33% below median its 10-year median of 6.23)
  • GF Value™: ₩4,987.93 vs. price of ₩8,390.00 (68.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.2% below the Construction median (#1175 of 1780)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:005960 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dongbu Business Description

Other Exchanges 005965:Korea
Address 891-10 Daechidong, Dongbu Financial Center, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, KOR, 135-280
Dongbu Corp is a Korea-based company engaged in the construction business. The company is involved in the construction of roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, ports, dams, water supplies, sewage treatment supplies, medical facilities, public and commercial buildings, sports facilities, leisure and culture facilities and other facilities, as well as remodeling and reconstruction business. Additionally, it also provides engineering, procurement and construction services for power and energy, environmental, petrochemical, and industrial plants. Further, it is also engaged in building condominium complex and apartments, offices and hotels and many more.
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