KG Dongbusteel (XKRX:016380) EBITDA Margin %: 16.32% (As of Jun. 2026) — 95% Above Median

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XKRX:016380 KG Dongbusteel XKRX:016380
87 GF Score
Price ₩5,740.00
GF Value ₩6,349.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is KG Dongbusteel EBITDA Margin %?

KG Dongbusteel XKRX:016380 +1.59% 87 EBITDA Margin % is 16.32% as of Jun. 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 8.38. GuruFocus rates XKRX:016380 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩6,349.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Steel companies, KG Dongbusteel ranks better than 66.56% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. KG Dongbusteel's EBITDA for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩146,287 Mil. KG Dongbusteel's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩896,376 Mil. Therefore, KG Dongbusteel's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 16.32%.


KG Dongbusteel  (XKRX:016380) 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.


KG Dongbusteel EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


KG Dongbusteel EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KG Dongbusteel'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.

KG Dongbusteel EBITDA Margin % Chart

KG Dongbusteel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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KG Dongbusteel 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 9.74 4.96 9.51 9.86 16.32

XKRX:016380 vs NUE, STLD, RS: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, KG Dongbusteel'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.


KG Dongbusteel EBITDA Margin % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, KG Dongbusteel's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KG Dongbusteel EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

KG Dongbusteel'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 )
=272404.955116/3193444.4245
=8.53 %

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

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=146287.17521/896376.295813
=16.32 %

* 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 16.32% mean?
KG Dongbusteel (XKRX:016380) has a EBITDA Margin % of 16.32% 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 KG Dongbusteel and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 8.38. According to the industry distribution chart, KG Dongbusteel ranks #204 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 33.4%.
Is KG Dongbusteel's EBITDA Margin % too high?
KG Dongbusteel's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.32% is 95% above median its 10-year median of 8.38. The Steel industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.44. KG Dongbusteel's value of 16.32% is 153.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KG Dongbusteel ranks #204 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KG Dongbusteel has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KG Dongbusteel's EBITDA Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, KG Dongbusteel ranks #204 out of 610 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts KG Dongbusteel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.44. KG Dongbusteel's value of 16.32% is 153.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.38 vs. the industry median of 6.44, KG Dongbusteel 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 Steel company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Steel companies is 6.44, based on 610 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. KG Dongbusteel's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.32% is 153.4% 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 KG Dongbusteel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 6.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KG Dongbusteel's current EBITDA Margin % is 16.32%, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 8.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KG Dongbusteel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KG Dongbusteel (XKRX:016380) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩6,349.97, compared to a current price of ₩5,740.00 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 16.32%, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 8.38 and 153.4% above the Steel industry median of 6.44. KG Dongbusteel's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 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 KG Dongbusteel (XKRX:016380), the current EBITDA Margin % is 16.32% 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 KG Dongbusteel (XKRX:016380) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KG Dongbusteel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩5,740.00 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩6,349.97. GuruFocus considers KG Dongbusteel to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:016380:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 16.32% (95% above median its 10-year median of 8.38)
  • GF Value™: ₩6,349.97 vs. price of ₩5,740.00 (9.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 153.4% above the Steel median (#204 of 610)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:016380 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KG Dongbusteel Business Description

Address Seoul Square Building, 416, Hangang-daero, 7th Floor, Jung-gu, Seoul, KOR, 3450-8178
KG Dongbusteel is a Korea based company engaged in manufacturing of steel products. It serves automobile, electronics, and construction industry. The company offers various steel products including hot-rolled steel sheet, cold rolled steel sheet, galvanized steel sheet, pre-coated metal sheet, tin plate, tin free steel, pipe, H-beam and pre-engineered metal building systems.
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