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During the past 12 months, Macfarlane Group's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -20.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -3.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 13.10% 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 Macfarlane Group was 27.50% per year. The lowest was -34.20% per year. And the median was 8.70% per year.
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) 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.
Macfarlane Group 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
LSE:MACF vs SW, PKG, IP: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Macfarlane 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.
Macfarlane Group 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macfarlane Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macfarlane Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Macfarlane 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 5.20% mean?
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.20% as of Dec. 2025. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Macfarlane Group and its competitors.
Is Macfarlane Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Macfarlane Group's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.20%. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to SW and PKG?
Macfarlane Group's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.20% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. Macfarlane Group's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.19, compared to a current price of £0.70 — trading 41.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.20%. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.20% 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.70 is trading 41.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.19.
GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 5.20%
GF Value™: £1.19 vs. price of £0.70 (41.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
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