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During the past 12 months, Avis Budget Group's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 186.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -10.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 17.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 16.60% 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 Avis Budget Group was 77.60% per year. The lowest was -44.30% per year. And the median was 12.60% per year.
Avis Budget Group (NAS:CAR) 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.
Avis Budget Group 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CAR vs HRI, EQPT, WSC: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Avis Budget 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.
Avis Budget Group 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Avis Budget Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avis Budget Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Avis Budget 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 17.90% mean?
Avis Budget Group (CAR) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 17.90% as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Avis Budget Group and its competitors.
Is Avis Budget Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Avis Budget Group's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.90%. Overall, Avis Budget Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avis Budget Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to HRI and EQPT?
Avis Budget Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 17.90% can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Business Services 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 Avis Budget Group and its competitors. Avis Budget Group's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avis Budget Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avis Budget Group (CAR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $129.04, compared to a current price of $138.47 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.90%. Avis Budget Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 Avis Budget Group (CAR), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.90% as of Jun. 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 Avis Budget Group (CAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avis Budget Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $138.47 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $129.04.
GuruFocus considers Avis Budget Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CAR:
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 17.90%
GF Value™: $129.04 vs. price of $138.47 (7.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avis Budget Group Inc is a provider of mobility solutions through its three brands Avis, Budget and Zipcar, as well as several other brands, well recognized in their respective markets. Its brands offer a range of options, from car and truck rental to car sharing. The company operates in two reportable business segments: Americas - (i) vehicle rental operations in North America, South America, Central America and the Caribbean, (ii) car sharing operations in certain of these markets, and (iii) licensees in the areas in which do not operate directly. International - consisting of (i) vehicle rental operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australasia, (ii) car sharing operations in certain of these markets, and (iii) licensees in the areas in which do not operate directly.
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