Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) EBITDA Margin: 15.00%
Is Duolingo, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Duolingo, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 15.00% is 511% above its 5-year average of -3.65%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-21.28%–15.00%).
As of Thursday, June 11, 2026. 20.24% above its 12-month average of 12.47%.
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DUOL Average EBITDA Margin Chart
DUOL Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart
DUOL EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
15.00%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
12.47%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
1.92%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
-3.65%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
-5.48%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
-5.48%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
-5.48%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+20.24%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+679.22%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+510.77%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+373.65%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+373.65%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+373.65%
DUOL Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL) | $5.68B | 15.00% | 12.47% | 1.92% | -3.65% |
| UiPath Inc. (PATH) | $5.64B | 7.30% | 1.52% | -7.76% | -16.93% |
| Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) | $5.09B | 1.63% | 2.57% | -8.36% | -21.37% |
| ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (ZI) | $3.42B | 18.06% | 15.46% | 25.63% | 24.84% |
| Bill.com Holdings, Inc. (BILL) | $3.16B | 9.46% | 8.45% | -6.96% | -14.46% |
| DocuSign, Inc. (DOCU) | $8.49B | 17.46% | 14.73% | 9.16% | 4.82% |
| HubSpot, Inc. (HUBS) | $9.58B | 7.50% | 6.21% | 1.73% | 1.04% |
| C3.ai, Inc. (AI) | $1.55B | -182.20% | -126.45% | -109.21% | -90.17% |
| Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) | $10.33B | 18.25% | 18.53% | 18.34% | 18.59% |
| ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (GTM) | $791.32M | 26.07% | 19.47% | 27.63% | 26.29% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
72.1%
EBITDA Margin
15.0%
Operating Margin
14.8%
Net Margin
38.4%
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
Duolingo, Inc. 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
Duolingo, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)?
- The EBITDA margin for DUOL stock is 15.00%.
- Is Duolingo, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Duolingo, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 15.00% is 511% above its 5-year average of -3.65%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-21.28%–15.00%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for DUOL stock is 12.47%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for DUOL stock is 1.92%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for DUOL stock is -3.65%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for DUOL stock is -5.48%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for DUOL stock is -5.48%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for DUOL stock is -5.48%.
Duolingo, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 15.00% |
| 2024-12-31 | 9.95% |
| 2023-12-31 | -1.10% |
| 2022-12-31 | -16.15% |
| 2021-12-31 | -21.28% |
| 2020-12-31 | -8.33% |
| 2019-12-31 | -16.46% |
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About Duolingo, Inc.
Duolingo, Inc. builds and operates an online platform and a mobile application dedicated to language learning, catering to audiences in both the United States and China. The company's comprehensive curriculum spans 40 diverse languages, featuring prominent options such as Spanish, English, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Chinese, and Portuguese, among others. Furthermore, it offers a digital examination for assessing language proficiency. This enterprise was founded in 2011 and its main offices are located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Application
- CEO
- Luis Alfonso von Ahn Arellano