DanoneXSWX:BN 70 EBITDA Margin % is 15.61% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 17.12. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF60.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,953 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Danone ranks better than 75.99% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Danone's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1,973 Mil. Danone's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF12,640 Mil. Therefore, Danone's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.61%.
Danone (XSWX:BN) 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.
Danone EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Danone EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Danone'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Danone'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.
Danone EBITDA Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Danone's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Danone'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.
Danone (XSWX:BN) has a EBITDA Margin % of 15.61% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Danone and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.12. Over the past decade, Danone's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.79 to 18.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Danone ranks #469 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Danone's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Danone's current EBITDA Margin % of 15.61% is near median its 10-year median of 17.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.79 to a high of 18.86. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.00. Danone's value of 15.61% is 73.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Danone ranks #469 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Danone has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Danone's EBITDA Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Danone ranks #469 out of 1953 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Danone in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.00. Danone's value of 15.61% is 73.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Danone's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.79 to 18.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.12 vs. the industry median of 9.00, Danone 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.00, based on 1,953 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. Danone's current EBITDA Margin % of 15.61% is 73.4% 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 Danone and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Danone's current EBITDA Margin % is 15.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Danone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danone (XSWX:BN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF60.08, compared to a current price of CHF62.26 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 15.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.12 and 73.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.00. Danone's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Danone (XSWX:BN), the current EBITDA Margin % is 15.61% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Danone (XSWX:BN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danone stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF62.26 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF60.08.
GuruFocus considers Danone to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BN:
EBITDA Margin %: 15.61% (near median its 10-year median of 17.12)
GF Value™: CHF60.08 vs. price of CHF62.26 (3.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#469 of 1953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Danone is a global food and beverage industry leader with more than EUR 27 billion annual revenue. Its operations are organized into three broad segments: essential dairy and plant-based products, representing just over half of group revenue; specialized nutrition; and bottled water. The firm's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Danone/Dannon dairy products, Alpro plant-based dairy, Aptamil infant milk formula, Evian and Volvic bottled water, and leading medical nutrition brands.
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