Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 17.40% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:KLS Kelsian Group Ltd ASX:KLS
93 GF Score
Price A$4.28
GF Value A$6.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kelsian Group 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Kelsian Group ASX:KLS +0.47% 93 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.40% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:KLS with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Kelsian Group's EBITDA per Share for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.55.

During the past 12 months, Kelsian Group's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 15.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 17.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Kelsian Group was 33.50% per year. The lowest was -7.20% per year. And the median was 15.00% per year.


Kelsian Group  (ASX:KLS) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.


Kelsian Group 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


ASX:KLS vs UNP, CSX, NSC: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Kelsian Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Kelsian Group 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kelsian Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kelsian Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


ASX:KLS
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Kelsian Group 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 17.40% mean?
Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 17.40% as of Dec. 2025. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Kelsian Group and its competitors.
Is Kelsian Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Kelsian Group's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.40%. Overall, Kelsian Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelsian Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to UNP and CSX?
Kelsian Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 17.40% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Transportation company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Transportation industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Kelsian Group and its competitors. Kelsian Group's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelsian Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.03, compared to a current price of A$4.28 — trading 29% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.40%. Kelsian Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.40% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelsian Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$4.28 is trading 29% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.03. GuruFocus considers Kelsian Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:KLS:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 17.40%
  • GF Value™: A$6.03 vs. price of A$4.28 (29% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:KLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kelsian Group Business Description

Other Exchanges CY4:Germany
Address 26 Flinders Street, Level 3, Adelaide, SA, AUS, 5000
Kelsian operates public transport bus services throughout Australia, Singapore, and the UK on behalf of state governments. In the private sector, the group provides commuter transport services to resource companies, corporates, and education providers in Australia and the United States. Kelsian also provides marine transportation and a variety of tourism-related services throughout Australia, including ferry services, leisure cruises, accommodation, bus tours, and packaged holidays. In February 2026, Kelsian announced it had entered into an agreement to divest the leisure-centric tourism assets.
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