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SemapaXLIS:SEM -1.21%83 EBITDA Margin % is 15.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 22.91. GuruFocus rates XLIS:SEM with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Forest Products companies, Semapa ranks better than 82.33% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Semapa's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €72 Mil. Semapa's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €478 Mil. Therefore, Semapa's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.03%.
Semapa (XLIS:SEM) 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.
Semapa EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Semapa EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Semapa'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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Semapa'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.
Semapa EBITDA Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Semapa's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Semapa'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.
Semapa (XLIS:SEM) has a EBITDA Margin % of 15.03% 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 Semapa and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 22.91. Over the past decade, Semapa's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 16.43 to 26.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Semapa ranks #50 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is Semapa's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Semapa's current EBITDA Margin % of 15.03% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 22.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.43 to a high of 26.73. The Forest Products industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.82. Semapa's value of 15.03% is 120.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Semapa ranks #50 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Semapa has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Semapa's EBITDA Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Semapa ranks #50 out of 283 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Semapa in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.82. Semapa's value of 15.03% is 120.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Semapa's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 16.43 to 26.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.91 vs. the industry median of 6.82, Semapa 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 Forest Products company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Forest Products companies is 6.82, based on 283 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. Semapa's current EBITDA Margin % of 15.03% is 120.4% 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 Semapa and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 6.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Semapa's current EBITDA Margin % is 15.03%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 22.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Semapa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semapa (XLIS:SEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.59, compared to a current price of €20.40 — trading 62% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 15.03%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 22.91 and 120.4% above the Forest Products industry median of 6.82. Semapa's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 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 Semapa (XLIS:SEM), the current EBITDA Margin % is 15.03% 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 Semapa (XLIS:SEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semapa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €20.40 is trading 62% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.59.
GuruFocus considers Semapa to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XLIS:SEM:
EBITDA Margin %: 15.03% (34% below median its 10-year median of 22.91)
GF Value™: €12.59 vs. price of €20.40 (62% above fair value)
Industry Position: 120.4% above the Forest Products median (#50 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XLIS:SEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Semapa SA Group operates in distinct business areas, namely, pulp and paper and other businesses developed. The company has four reportable segments Pulp and paper includes production and sale of writing and printing thin paper and domestic consumption paper (Tissue), and it is present in the entire value-added chain, from research and development of forestry and agricultural production to the purchase and sale of wood and the production; Cement includes sale of ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, mortars and precast concrete; Other businesses includes the group's smaller activities; Holdings refers to the management activities of the Semapa group. The majority of revenue comes from Pulp and paper. The company has presence in Portugal, Rest of Europe, America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
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