Block, Inc. (SQ) EBITDA Margin: 6.99%
Is Block, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Block, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 6.99% is 101% above its 5-year average of 3.47%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-0.34%–6.99%).
The EBITDA margin for Block, Inc. (SQ) is 6.99% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 11.22% (6.29%).
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SQ EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
6.99%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
6.29%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
3.50%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
3.47%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
2.04%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
-2.83%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
-2.83%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+11.22%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+99.57%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+101.44%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+243.41%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+347.12%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+347.12%
SQ Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block, Inc. (SQ) | — | 6.99% | 6.29% | 3.50% | 3.47% |
| Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) | $49.58B | 15.09% | 19.37% | 33.09% | 34.69% |
| Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS) | $56.61B | 26.51% | 25.50% | 27.60% | 27.66% |
| ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON) | $45.85B | 14.81% | 25.36% | 31.47% | 28.72% |
| Teradyne, Inc. (TER) | $57.80B | 24.08% | 25.02% | 26.06% | 28.86% |
| Block, Inc. (XYZ) | $40.64B | 14.12% | 11.34% | 7.02% | 5.83% |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) | $63.89B | 7.66% | 13.08% | 14.62% | 15.04% |
| Workday, Inc. (WDAY) | $36.73B | 14.20% | 13.48% | 10.16% | 8.33% |
| ANSYS, Inc. (ANSS) | $32.91B | 35.70% | 34.85% | 34.12% | 35.45% |
| NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) | $32.68B | 27.36% | 26.54% | 25.21% | 24.17% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
42.8%
EBITDA Margin
7.0%
Operating Margin
7.1%
Net Margin
-0.0%
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
Block, 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
Block, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The EBITDA margin for SQ stock is 6.99%.
- Is Block, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Block, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 6.99% is 101% above its 5-year average of 3.47%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-0.34%–6.99%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for SQ stock is 6.29%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for SQ stock is 3.50%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for SQ stock is 3.47%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for SQ stock is 2.04%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for SQ stock is -2.83%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Block, Inc. (SQ)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for SQ stock is -2.83%.
Block, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 6.99% |
| 2024-12-31 | 5.58% |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.78% |
| 2022-12-31 | -0.34% |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.31% |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.50% |
| 2019-12-31 | 10.71% |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.30% |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.26% |
| 2016-12-31 | -5.37% |
| 2015-12-31 | -7.33% |
| 2014-12-31 | -12.68% |
| 2013-12-31 | -14.28% |
| 2012-12-31 | -35.03% |
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About Block, Inc.
Block, Inc., a company founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, (previously known as Square, Inc. until its rebranding in December 2021), develops a wide array of financial technology tools. Primarily, it equips businesses with solutions to process card payments efficiently, offering robust reporting and analytics, coupled with rapid next-day settlement services. Their hardware offerings cover various transaction needs: from the basic Magstripe reader for swiped cards, to the Contactless and chip reader compatible with EMV chip cards and Near Field Communication (NFC) payments. They also provide the Square Stand, which converts an iPad into a complete payment terminal; the integrated Square Register, combining hardware, point-of-sale software, and payment processing; and the versatile Square Terminal, a modern device that replaces traditional keypad terminals with its tap, dip, and swipe capabilities and built-in receipt printer. The company's extensive software suite addresses diverse business requirements, including Square Point of Sale, Square Appointments for scheduling, specialized platforms like Square for Retail and Square for Restaurants, and online commerce solutions via Square Online and Square Online Checkout. Additional tools encompass Square Invoices, Square Virtual Terminal, Square Team Management, Square Contracts, and comprehensive loyalty, marketing, and gift card programs, all managed through the Square Dashboard. Moreover, Block, Inc. supports the developer community with a platform featuring application programming interfaces (APIs) and software development kits (SDKs). Beyond its core merchant services, the company also offers the popular Cash App for individual money management (sending, spending, and storing funds) and Weebly, which provides website hosting and domain name registration solutions. Block, Inc. maintains a global presence, serving customers across the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, Ireland, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- CEO
- Jack Dorsey