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Is the EBITDA margin high or low?

The EBITDA margin of 10.70% is 40% below its 5-year average of 17.74%, near the low end of its 5-year range (10.70%–21.70%).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 38.73% below its 12-month average of 17.46%.

EBITDA|Gross Margin|Operating Margin|Profit Margin|All Metrics
EBITDA Margin

COHR EBITDA Margin

10.70%

Reported quarterly EBITDA margin; no daily interpolation.

-48.35% 5Y
COHR EBITDA Margin

COHR Average EBITDA Margin Chart

COHR EBITDA Margin

COHR Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart

COHR EBITDA Margin Metrics

EBITDA MARGIN

10.70%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM

17.46%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y

16.96%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y

17.74%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y

18.36%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y

18.20%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y

19.40%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-38.73%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-36.93%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-39.67%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-41.71%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-41.22%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-44.84%

COHR Competitors' EBITDA Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPEBITDA MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Coherent, Inc. (COHR)$60.35B10.70%17.46%16.96%17.74%
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE)vs ›$57.88B12.77%14.70%15.51%15.79%
TE Connectivity plc (TEL)vs ›$57.72B23.69%23.27%22.71%22.70%
STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM)vs ›$63.48B18.40%22.14%28.77%27.37%
Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE)vs ›$63.56B4.66%-2.96%7.37%11.39%
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC)vs ›$63.81B43.58%42.76%45.72%44.89%
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR)vs ›$64.52B27.94%27.02%28.53%26.55%
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS)vs ›$56.17B22.75%22.45%25.59%26.00%
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI)vs ›$66.88B28.98%28.47%26.64%26.08%
Astera Labs, Inc. Common Stock (ALAB)vs ›$67.15B21.14%-3.67%-26.41%-26.41%

Margin Comparison

Gross Margin

37.0%

EBITDA Margin

10.7%

Operating Margin

10.3%

Net Margin

7.1%

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

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

EBITDA Margin FAQ

What is the EBITDA margin for Coherent, Inc. (COHR)?
The EBITDA margin for COHR stock is 10.70%.
Is Coherent, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
The EBITDA margin of 10.70% is 40% below its 5-year average of 17.74%, near the low end of its 5-year range (10.70%–21.70%).
What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Coherent, Inc. (COHR)?
The TTM average EBITDA margin for COHR stock is 17.46%.
What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Coherent, Inc. (COHR)?
The 3Y average EBITDA margin for COHR stock is 16.96%.
What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Coherent, Inc. (COHR)?
The 5Y average EBITDA margin for COHR stock is 17.74%.
What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Coherent, Inc. (COHR)?
The 10Y average EBITDA margin for COHR stock is 18.36%.
What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Coherent, Inc. (COHR)?
The 15Y average EBITDA margin for COHR stock is 18.20%.
What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Coherent, Inc. (COHR)?
The 20Y average EBITDA margin for COHR stock is 19.40%.

COHR EBITDA Margin History

DATEEBITDA MARGIN
2026-03-3110.70%
2025-12-3119.28%
2025-09-3018.63%
2025-06-3019.21%
2025-03-3119.50%
2024-12-3119.47%
2024-09-3017.60%
2024-06-3016.81%
2024-03-3114.36%
2023-12-3114.88%
2023-09-3011.40%
2023-06-3020.28%
2023-03-3118.41%
2022-12-3113.00%
2022-09-3014.11%
2022-06-3021.14%
2022-03-3121.70%
2021-12-3120.98%
2021-09-3020.72%
2021-06-3020.72%
2021-03-3119.54%
2020-12-3123.64%
2020-09-3023.05%
2020-06-309.99%
2020-03-3118.01%
2019-12-3112.63%
2019-09-3016.37%
2019-06-3018.05%
2019-03-3115.84%
2018-12-3118.07%
2018-09-3018.89%
2018-06-3018.95%
2018-03-3118.46%
2017-12-3118.44%
2017-09-3018.58%
2017-06-3019.94%
2017-03-3117.95%
2016-12-3118.14%
2016-09-3017.41%
2016-06-3018.14%
2016-03-3116.60%
2015-12-3118.60%
2015-09-3018.52%
2015-06-3018.84%
2015-03-3116.57%
2014-12-3116.75%
2014-09-3017.73%
2014-06-3015.10%
2014-03-3112.64%
2013-12-3113.95%
2013-09-3016.87%
2013-06-3016.84%
2013-03-3120.07%
2012-12-3120.49%
2012-09-3019.40%
2012-06-3019.59%
2012-03-3119.39%
2011-12-3117.96%
2011-09-3022.65%
2011-06-3024.94%
2011-03-3125.03%
2010-12-3125.70%
2010-09-3026.27%
2010-06-3024.51%
2010-03-3120.08%
2009-12-3116.66%
2009-09-3019.11%
2009-06-3017.20%
2009-03-3117.24%
2008-12-3124.12%
2008-09-3024.46%
2008-06-3023.83%
2008-03-3123.61%
2007-12-3124.56%
2007-09-3024.56%
2007-06-3025.89%
2007-03-3123.88%
2006-12-3125.72%
2006-09-3023.31%
2006-06-3023.93%
2006-03-3125.67%
2005-12-3120.79%
2005-09-3022.76%
2005-06-3024.22%
2005-03-3123.32%
2004-12-3123.62%
2004-09-3024.46%
2004-06-3023.25%
2004-03-3125.25%
2003-12-3121.67%
2003-09-3020.77%
2003-06-3022.76%
2003-03-3120.28%
2002-12-3122.20%
2002-09-3017.44%
2002-06-3019.85%

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About Coherent, Inc.

Coherent, Inc. specializes in advanced laser technologies, offering a comprehensive suite of products that includes lasers, laser-based solutions, and complete systems. These are deployed across a spectrum of uses, from commercial and industrial operations to critical scientific research. The company's operations are distinctly segmented into two primary areas: laser sources for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and industrial lasers alongside integrated systems. Coherent handles the entire lifecycle of its offerings, from conceptual design and manufacturing to global marketing and ongoing service. Their product portfolio spans lasers, specialized laser tools, high-precision optical components, associated accessories, and sophisticated laser measurement and control devices. These sophisticated tools are integral to fields such as microelectronics fabrication, advanced materials processing, integration into original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and instrumentation, scientific studies, and various governmental programs. Distribution in the U.S. is primarily managed by an in-house sales team, while international markets are reached through a combination of direct sales personnel and independent representatives. Established in 1966, Coherent, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Notably, since July 1, 2022, the company has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of II-VI Incorporated.

Santa Clara, CA
26,157 employees
www.coherent.com
Technology / Hardware, Equipment & Parts
Sector
Technology
Industry
Hardware, Equipment & Parts
CEO
James Robert Anderson
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