Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) EBITDA Margin: 18.25%
Is Zebra Technologies Corporation’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Zebra Technologies Corporation's EBITDA margin of 18.25% is in line with its 5-year average of 18.59%, around the middle of its 5-year range (16.60%–20.61%).
The EBITDA margin for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) is 18.25% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 1.51% (18.53%).
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ZBRA EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
18.25%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
18.53%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
18.34%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
18.59%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
16.77%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
17.13%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
17.30%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.51%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-0.52%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-1.86%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+8.83%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+6.52%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+5.48%
ZBRA Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) | — | 18.25% | 18.53% | 18.34% | 18.59% |
| Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS) | $11.06B | 24.88% | 24.88% | 29.49% | 33.79% |
| HubSpot, Inc. (HUBS) | $10.13B | 5.62% | 5.27% | 1.26% | 0.73% |
| Trimble Inc. (TRMB) | $12.34B | 21.29% | 42.25% | 34.91% | 29.50% |
| Unity Software Inc. (U) | $12.42B | 2.07% | -5.43% | -17.03% | -23.34% |
| Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR) | $13.36B | 10.57% | 10.89% | 12.17% | 12.88% |
| DocuSign, Inc. (DOCU) | $8.76B | 17.46% | 14.73% | 9.16% | 4.82% |
| PTC Inc. (PTC) | $15.82B | 41.35% | 36.55% | 32.84% | 30.88% |
| UiPath Inc. (PATH) | $5.72B | 4.84% | -2.67% | -12.27% | -19.75% |
| Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) | $5.27B | 1.63% | 2.57% | -8.36% | -21.37% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
45.9%
EBITDA Margin
18.3%
Operating Margin
14.8%
Net Margin
7.8%
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
Zebra Technologies 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
Zebra Technologies Corporation EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The EBITDA margin for ZBRA stock is 18.25%.
- Is Zebra Technologies Corporation's EBITDA margin high or low?
- Zebra Technologies Corporation's EBITDA margin of 18.25% is in line with its 5-year average of 18.59%, around the middle of its 5-year range (16.60%–20.61%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for ZBRA stock is 18.53%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for ZBRA stock is 18.34%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for ZBRA stock is 18.59%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for ZBRA stock is 16.77%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for ZBRA stock is 17.13%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for ZBRA stock is 17.30%.
Zebra Technologies Corporation EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 18.25% |
| 2024-12-31 | 18.81% |
| 2023-12-31 | 16.60% |
| 2022-12-31 | 19.72% |
| 2021-12-31 | 20.61% |
| 2020-12-31 | 17.58% |
| 2019-12-31 | 19.22% |
| 2018-12-31 | 18.73% |
| 2017-12-31 | 15.53% |
| 2016-12-31 | 10.30% |
| 2015-12-31 | 9.12% |
| 2014-12-31 | 9.58% |
| 2013-12-31 | 19.56% |
| 2012-12-31 | 19.13% |
| 2011-12-31 | 21.19% |
| 2010-12-31 | 20.19% |
| 2009-12-31 | 14.04% |
| 2008-12-31 | 20.02% |
| 2007-12-31 | 19.80% |
| 2006-12-31 | 12.71% |
| 2005-12-31 | 22.66% |
| 2004-12-31 | 26.98% |
| 2003-12-31 | 26.38% |
| 2002-12-31 | 24.98% |
| 2001-12-31 | 24.17% |
| 2000-12-31 | 28.46% |
| 1999-12-31 | 29.61% |
| 1998-12-31 | 23.82% |
| 1997-12-31 | 24.34% |
| 1996-12-31 | 24.55% |
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About Zebra Technologies Corporation
Zebra Technologies Corporation, alongside its affiliated entities, delivers enterprise asset intelligence solutions globally within the automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) sector. Operating through its Asset Intelligence & Tracking and Enterprise Visibility & Mobility segments, the company provides a comprehensive suite of products and services. Its hardware lineup includes specialized printers for generating labels, wristbands, tickets, receipts, and plastic cards, alongside advanced dye-sublimation thermal card printers for secure identification and financial transactions, and RFID printers for data encoding. Complementing these are various accessories and essential consumables such as thermal labels, ribbons, RFID tags, and critical temperature-monitoring labels, notably used in vaccine distribution. Zebra also manufactures barcode scanners, image capture devices, RFID readers, robust rugged tablets, and enterprise-grade mobile computing solutions. Their technology extends to real-time location systems, incorporating tags, sensors, and exciters, supported by middleware and application software. Beyond hardware, Zebra offers a diverse range of software solutions, including physical inventory management, workforce management, workflow execution, prescriptive analytics, and communication and collaboration tools, enriched by cloud-based subscriptions and robotics automation. The company provides extensive support services, encompassing maintenance, technical assistance, repairs, and comprehensive managed and professional services. Zebra serves a broad spectrum of industries, including retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, healthcare, and the public sector, reaching clients through a direct sales force and a widespread network of channel partners. Established in 1969, Zebra Technologies is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Communication Equipment
- CEO
- William J. Burns