Alcoa Corporation (AA) EBITDA Margin: 14.38%
Is Alcoa Corporation’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Alcoa Corporation's EBITDA margin of 14.38% is 37% above its 5-year average of 10.47%, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.45%–16.55%).
The EBITDA margin for Alcoa Corporation (AA) is 14.38% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 23.43% (11.65%).
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AA EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
14.38%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
11.65%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
8.98%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
10.47%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
10.63%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
9.77%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
9.77%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+23.43%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+60.13%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+37.30%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+35.23%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+47.20%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+47.20%
AA Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | — | 14.38% | 11.65% | 8.98% | 10.47% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | 16.94% | 19.58% | 19.93% | 17.14% |
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | $12.42B | 8.79% | 10.03% | 16.73% | 10.89% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $35.38B | 32.37% | 29.53% | 26.56% | 26.51% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 12.64% | 13.62% | 19.31% | 19.03% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $61.57B | 11.11% | 32.38% | 33.27% | 35.58% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 21.53% | 22.98% | 20.93% | 20.33% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 18.65% | 19.05% | 18.02% | 17.78% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $89.24B | 34.02% | 35.61% | 37.22% | 37.17% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $99.04B | 59.39% | 50.89% | 36.26% | 40.66% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
15.2%
EBITDA Margin
14.4%
Operating Margin
3.8%
Net Margin
8.2%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Alcoa Corporation EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Alcoa Corporation EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The EBITDA margin for AA stock is 14.38%.
- Is Alcoa Corporation's EBITDA margin high or low?
- Alcoa Corporation's EBITDA margin of 14.38% is 37% above its 5-year average of 10.47%, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.45%–16.55%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for AA stock is 11.65%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for AA stock is 8.98%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for AA stock is 10.47%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for AA stock is 10.63%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for AA stock is 9.77%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for AA stock is 9.77%.
Alcoa Corporation EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 14.38% |
| 2024-12-31 | 8.92% |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.45% |
| 2022-12-31 | 11.17% |
| 2021-12-31 | 16.55% |
| 2020-12-31 | 10.37% |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.77% |
| 2018-12-31 | 18.35% |
| 2017-12-31 | 17.09% |
| 2016-12-31 | 8.57% |
| 2015-12-31 | 6.35% |
| 2014-12-31 | 9.78% |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.25% |
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About Alcoa Corporation
Alcoa Corporation stands as a global industrial leader, primarily focused on the production and sale of bauxite, alumina, and aluminum products. Its extensive operations span multiple continents, including North America (United States, Canada), Europe (Spain, Iceland, Norway), South America (Brazil), and Australia, along with other international markets. The company's activities are strategically divided into three principal segments: Bauxite, Alumina, and Aluminum. Alcoa initiates its process with bauxite mining. This raw material is then refined into alumina, which is subsequently sold to customers for conversion into various industrial chemical products. Additionally, the company is involved in aluminum smelting and casting, supplying primary aluminum in forms like alloy or value-added ingots. These aluminum products cater to a diverse range of industries, including transportation, building and construction, packaging, wire manufacturing, and other industrial applications. Beyond its core metals business, Alcoa also operates hydroelectric power generation facilities. These plants generate and sell electricity into the wholesale market, serving a wide array of clients, from traders and large industrial consumers to distribution companies and other power generators. Founded in 1888, the company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It officially adopted the name Alcoa Corporation in October 2016, prior to which it was known as Alcoa Upstream Corporation.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Aluminum
- CEO
- William F. Oplinger