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During the past 12 months, PENN Entertainment's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -102.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -70.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -21.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -20.50% 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 PENN Entertainment was 580.70% per year. The lowest was -86.60% per year. And the median was 24.00% per year.
PENN Entertainment (NAS:PENN) 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.
PENN Entertainment 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
PENN vs VAC, MCRI, RRR: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, PENN Entertainment'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.
PENN Entertainment 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, PENN Entertainment's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PENN Entertainment's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
PENN Entertainment 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 -21.20% mean?
PENN Entertainment (PENN) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -21.20% as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for PENN Entertainment and its competitors.
Is PENN Entertainment's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
PENN Entertainment's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -21.20%. Overall, PENN Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PENN Entertainment's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to VAC and MCRI?
PENN Entertainment's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -21.20% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 PENN Entertainment and its competitors. PENN Entertainment's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -21.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PENN Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PENN Entertainment (PENN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.83, compared to a current price of $18.50 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -21.20%. PENN Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 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 PENN Entertainment (PENN), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -21.20% 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 PENN Entertainment (PENN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PENN Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.50 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.83.
GuruFocus considers PENN Entertainment to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PENN:
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -21.20%
GF Value™: $22.83 vs. price of $18.50 (19% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PENN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Penn Entertainment's origins date back to its 1972 racetrack opening in Pennsylvania. Today, Penn operates 42 properties across 20 states and 12 brands, including Hollywood Casino and Ameristar. Land-based casinos represented 81% of total sales in 2025; 19% was from the interactive segment, which includes sports, i-gaming, and media revenue. The retail portfolio generates low-30s EBITDAR margins and helps position the company to obtain licenses for the digital wagering markets. Additionally, Penn's media asset, theScore, provides access to sports betting/i-gaming technology and clientele, helping it form a leading digital position.
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