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Max StockXTAE:MAXO -1.09%76 EBITDA Margin % is 25.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 19.02. GuruFocus rates XTAE:MAXO with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪13.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Max Stock ranks better than 95.82% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Max Stock's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪101 Mil. Max Stock's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪401 Mil. Therefore, Max Stock's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.30%.
Max Stock (XTAE:MAXO) 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.
Max Stock EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Max Stock EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Max Stock'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.
XTAE:MAXO vs WMT, COST, TGT: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Max Stock'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.
Max Stock EBITDA Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Max Stock's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Max Stock'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.
Max Stock (XTAE:MAXO) has a EBITDA Margin % of 25.30% 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 Max Stock and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 19.02. Over the past decade, Max Stock's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.65 to 24.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Max Stock ranks #13 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Max Stock's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Max Stock's current EBITDA Margin % of 25.30% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 19.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.65 to a high of 24.54. The Retail - Defensive industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.05. Max Stock's value of 25.30% is 318.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Max Stock ranks #13 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Max Stock has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Max Stock's EBITDA Margin % compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Max Stock ranks #13 out of 311 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Max Stock in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.05. Max Stock's value of 25.30% is 318.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Max Stock's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.65 to 24.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.02 vs. the industry median of 6.05, Max Stock 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 6.05, based on 311 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. Max Stock's current EBITDA Margin % of 25.30% is 318.2% 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 Max Stock and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 6.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Max Stock's current EBITDA Margin % is 25.30%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 19.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Max Stock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Max Stock (XTAE:MAXO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪13.30, compared to a current price of ₪36.28 — trading 172.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 25.30%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 19.02 and 318.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 6.05. Max Stock's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Max Stock (XTAE:MAXO), the current EBITDA Margin % is 25.30% 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 Max Stock (XTAE:MAXO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Max Stock stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₪36.28 is trading 172.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪13.30.
GuruFocus considers Max Stock to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:MAXO:
EBITDA Margin %: 25.30% (33% above median its 10-year median of 19.02)
GF Value™: ₪13.30 vs. price of ₪36.28 (172.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 318.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#13 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:MAXO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Max Stock Ltd operates a chain of departmental stores. The stores offer school supplies, tools and hardware, clothing items, toys, plasticware, gifts and accessories, baking utensils, furniture, home decor items, and other products.
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