YouGovYUGVF 75 EBITDA Margin % is 18.48% as of Jan. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 19.67. GuruFocus rates YUGVF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, YouGov ranks better than 69.28% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. YouGov's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $48.7 Mil. YouGov's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $263.6 Mil. Therefore, YouGov's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 18.48%.
YouGov (OTCPK:YUGVF) 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.
YouGov EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
YouGov EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YouGov'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.
YUGVF vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, YouGov'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.
YouGov EBITDA Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, YouGov's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YouGov'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.
YouGov (YUGVF) has a EBITDA Margin % of 18.48% as of Jan. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on YouGov and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.67. Over the past decade, YouGov's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.54 to 27.37. According to the industry distribution chart, YouGov ranks #329 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is YouGov's EBITDA Margin % too high?
YouGov's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.48% is near median its 10-year median of 19.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.54 to a high of 27.37. The Business Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. YouGov's value of 18.48% is 69.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YouGov ranks #329 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, YouGov has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YouGov's EBITDA Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, YouGov ranks #329 out of 1071 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts YouGov in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. YouGov's value of 18.48% is 69.1% above this benchmark. Historically, YouGov's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.54 to 27.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.67 vs. the industry median of 10.93, YouGov 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 Business Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Business Services companies is 10.93, based on 1,071 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. YouGov's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.48% is 69.1% 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 YouGov and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YouGov's current EBITDA Margin % is 18.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YouGov stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YouGov (YUGVF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.41, compared to a current price of $2.85 — trading 61.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 18.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.67 and 69.1% above the Business Services industry median of 10.93. YouGov's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 YouGov (YUGVF), the current EBITDA Margin % is 18.48% as of Jan. 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 YouGov (YUGVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YouGov stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.85 is trading 61.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.41.
GuruFocus considers YouGov to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for YUGVF:
EBITDA Margin %: 18.48% (near median its 10-year median of 19.67)
GF Value™: $7.41 vs. price of $2.85 (61.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.1% above the Business Services median (#329 of 1071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YUGVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YouGov PLC is a market research agency company. Its suite of products consists of YouGov BrandIndex, YouGov Reports, and YouGov Profiles. Other services offered are YouGov Omnibus service and custom research by sector specialists. Segments in which the company operates include Data Products, Data Services and CPS. Revenues are generated from market research services, syndicated services, non-syndicated services, and media buying. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from EMEA and also has its presence in the UK, Americas, and Asia Pacific.
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