KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -26.20% (As of Jan. 2026)

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ASX:KMD KMD Brands Ltd ASX:KMD
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Price A$1.45
GF Value A$5.70
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is KMD Brands 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

KMD Brands ASX:KMD +0.70% 45 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -26.20% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:KMD with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of A$5.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

KMD Brands's EBITDA per Share for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was A$1.03.

During the past 12 months, KMD Brands's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -51.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -39.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -26.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -6.20% 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 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of KMD Brands was 193.70% per year. The lowest was -39.40% per year. And the median was -1.10% per year.


KMD Brands  (ASX:KMD) 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.


KMD Brands 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


ASX:KMD vs RL, LEVI, VFC: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, KMD Brands'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.


KMD Brands 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KMD Brands's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KMD Brands 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 -26.20% mean?
KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -26.20% as of Jan. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for KMD Brands and its competitors.
Is KMD Brands' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
KMD Brands' current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -26.20%. Overall, KMD Brands has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KMD Brands' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to RL and LEVI?
KMD Brands' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -26.20% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 KMD Brands and its competitors. KMD Brands's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -26.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KMD Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$5.70, compared to a current price of A$1.45 — trading 74.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -26.20%. KMD Brands' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 3 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 KMD Brands (ASX:KMD), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -26.20% as of Jan. 2026. 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 KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMD Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$1.45 is trading 74.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$5.70. GuruFocus considers KMD Brands to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:KMD:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -26.20%
  • GF Value™: A$5.70 vs. price of A$1.45 (74.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 3 warning signs

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


KMD Brands Business Description

Address 223 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, NZL, 8011
KMD Brands Ltd is a designer, marketer, retailer, and wholesaler of apparel, footwear, and equipment for surfing and the outdoors. The company operates through three brands including Kathmandu, which is a designer, retailer, and wholesaler of apparel footwear, and equipment for outdoor travel and adventure; Rip Curl, which is a designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of surfing equipment and apparel; and Oboz, which is a designer, wholesaler and online retailer of outdoor footwear. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Kathmandu segment.
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