DOCN (DigitalOcean Holdings) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 50.60% (As of Mar. 2026)

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DOCN DigitalOcean Holdings Inc DOCN
68 GF Score
Price $117.50
GF Value $46.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is DigitalOcean Holdings 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

DigitalOcean Holdings DOCN -2.27% 68 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 50.60% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DOCN with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

DigitalOcean Holdings's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.72.

During the past 12 months, DigitalOcean Holdings's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 29.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 58.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 50.60% 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 8 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of DigitalOcean Holdings was 58.70% per year. The lowest was 31.60% per year. And the median was 46.70% per year.


DigitalOcean Holdings  (NYSE:DOCN) 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.


DigitalOcean Holdings 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


DOCN vs NTNX, RBRK, CHKP: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, DigitalOcean Holdings'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.


DigitalOcean Holdings 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, DigitalOcean Holdings's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DigitalOcean Holdings 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 50.60% mean?
DigitalOcean Holdings (DOCN) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 50.60% as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for DigitalOcean Holdings and its competitors.
Is DigitalOcean Holdings' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
DigitalOcean Holdings' current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 50.60%. Overall, DigitalOcean Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DigitalOcean Holdings' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to NTNX and RBRK?
DigitalOcean Holdings' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 50.60% can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Software 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 DigitalOcean Holdings and its competitors. DigitalOcean Holdings's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 50.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DigitalOcean Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DigitalOcean Holdings (DOCN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.84, compared to a current price of $117.50 — trading 150.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 50.60%. DigitalOcean Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 DigitalOcean Holdings (DOCN), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 50.60% as of Mar. 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 DigitalOcean Holdings (DOCN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DigitalOcean Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $117.50 is trading 150.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.84. GuruFocus considers DigitalOcean Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DOCN:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 50.60%
  • GF Value™: $46.84 vs. price of $117.50 (150.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

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


DigitalOcean Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges DOCN:Mexico0SU:Germany
Address 105 Edgeview Drive, Suite 425, Broomfield, CO, USA, 80021
DigitalOcean Holdings Inc is a cloud computing platform offering on-demand infrastructure and platform tools for developers, start-ups, and small and medium-sized businesses. The customers use the platform for a wide range of cases, such as web and mobile applications, website hosting, e-commerce, media and gaming, personal web projects, and managed services, among many others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America and also has a presence in Europe, Asia, and the Rest of the world.
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