The EBITDA margin of GNC Holdings, Inc. is 8.87%
EBITDA margin is a profitability ratio that measures how much EBITDA the company generates as a percentage of revenue.
ttm (trailing twelve months)
EBITDA margin measures how much of EBITDA is generated as a percentage of sales. It measures the company’s operating profit as a percentage of its revenue and is calculated as EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) divided by total revenue.
EBITDA margin also helps with judging the effectiveness of cost-cutting processes at the company. The higher the company’s EBITDA margin, the lower operating expenses are in respect to revenue. As a result, a higher EBITDA margin is considered more favorable. Smaller companies can have higher EBITDA margins since they are able to operate more efficiently and maximize their profitability.
EBITDA excludes interest on debt, taxes, and capital expenditures, the margin does not provide a perfectly clear estimate of the business’s cash flow generation. Furthermore, EBITDA margin is not recognized as a GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) metric.
GNC Holdings, Inc. engages in the global retail of health, wellness and performance products, including vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements products, sports nutrition products and diet products. It operates through the following segments: U.S. & Canada, International and Manufacturing or Wholesale. The U.S. and Canada segment generates revenues primarily from sales of products to customers. The International segment generates revenue primarily from its international franchisees through product sales, royalties and franchise fees and also includes its China operations and The Health Store. The Manufacturing or Wholesale segment comprises of its manufacturing operations in South Carolina and its wholesale partner relationships. The company was founded by David Shakarian in 1935 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.