Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) EBITDA Margin %: 13.39% (As of Dec. 2025) — 17% Below Median


XSWX:FORN Forbo Holding AG XSWX:FORN
73 GF Score
Price CHF739.00
GF Value CHF879.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Forbo Holding AG EBITDA Margin %?

Forbo Holding AG XSWX:FORN +0.41% 73 EBITDA Margin % is 13.39% as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 16.11. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FORN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF879.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,768 Construction companies, Forbo Holding AG ranks better than 65.78% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Forbo Holding AG's EBITDA for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF72 Mil. Forbo Holding AG's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF539 Mil. Therefore, Forbo Holding AG's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.39%.


Forbo Holding AG  (XSWX:FORN) 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.


Forbo Holding AG EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Forbo Holding AG EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forbo Holding AG'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.

Forbo Holding AG EBITDA Margin % Chart

Forbo Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Forbo Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 14.80 15.22 14.92 12.36 13.39

XSWX:FORN vs TT, JCI, CARR: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Forbo Holding AG'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.


Forbo Holding AG EBITDA Margin % vs Construction Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Forbo Holding AG's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Forbo Holding AG EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Forbo Holding AG'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 )
=139.7/1085.4
=12.87 %

Forbo Holding AG's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=72.1/538.5
=13.39 %

* 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 13.39% mean?
Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) has a EBITDA Margin % of 13.39% 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 Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 16.11. Over the past decade, Forbo Holding AG's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 9.51 to 19.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #605 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Forbo Holding AG's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Forbo Holding AG's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.39% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 16.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.51 to a high of 19.04. The Construction industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.15. Forbo Holding AG's value of 13.39% is 46.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #605 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Forbo Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forbo Holding AG's EBITDA Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #605 out of 1768 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Forbo Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.15. Forbo Holding AG's value of 13.39% is 46.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Forbo Holding AG's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 9.51 to 19.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.11 vs. the industry median of 9.15, Forbo Holding AG 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 Construction company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Construction companies is 9.15, based on 1,768 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. Forbo Holding AG's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.39% is 46.4% 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 Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forbo Holding AG's current EBITDA Margin % is 13.39%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 16.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forbo Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF879.59, compared to a current price of CHF739.00 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 13.39%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 16.11 and 46.4% above the Construction industry median of 9.15. Forbo Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN), the current EBITDA Margin % is 13.39% 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF739.00 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF879.59. GuruFocus considers Forbo Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FORN:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 13.39% (17% below median its 10-year median of 16.11)
  • GF Value™: CHF879.59 vs. price of CHF739.00 (16% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.4% above the Construction median (#605 of 1768)

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


Forbo Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges FORNz:UK0QKD:UKFOZN:Germany
Address Lindenstrasse 8, P.O. Box 1339, Baar, CHE, CH-6341
Forbo Holding AG manufactures and sells flooring and movement systems. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The Flooring Systems segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells commercial and residential floor coverings, entrance flooring systems, and building and construction flooring adhesives to the construction and remodeling industries. The Movement Systems segment sells conveyor and processing belts, plastic modular belts, power transmission belts, and flat modular belts, to the food, automotive, and fitness equipment industries. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, and also has its presence in Americas and Asia/Pacific and Africa.
73GF Score

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