Universal Robina (PHS:URC) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 0.90% (As of Mar. 2026)

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PHS:URC Universal Robina Corp PHS:URC
84 GF Score
Price ₱59.10
GF Value ₱99.92
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Universal Robina 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Universal Robina PHS:URC -1.01% 84 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.90% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:URC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱99.92 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Universal Robina's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱3.32.

During the past 12 months, Universal Robina's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -4.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -4.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% 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 Universal Robina was 20.80% per year. The lowest was -8.60% per year. And the median was 4.45% per year.


Universal Robina  (PHS:URC) 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.


Universal Robina 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


PHS:URC vs KHC, GIS: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Universal Robina'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.


Universal Robina 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal Robina's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Universal Robina 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 0.90% mean?
Universal Robina (PHS:URC) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.90% as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Universal Robina and its competitors.
Is Universal Robina's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Universal Robina's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.90%. Overall, Universal Robina has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Robina's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to KHC and GIS?
Universal Robina's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.90% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Universal Robina and its competitors. Universal Robina's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Robina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Robina (PHS:URC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱99.92, compared to a current price of ₱59.10 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.90%. Universal Robina's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Universal Robina (PHS:URC), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.90% 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 Universal Robina (PHS:URC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Robina stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱59.10 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱99.92. GuruFocus considers Universal Robina to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:URC:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 0.90%
  • GF Value™: ₱99.92 vs. price of ₱59.10 (40.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Universal Robina Business Description

Other Exchanges UVRBY:USAUVRBF:USA
Address E. Rodriguez, Jr. Avenue C5 Road, 8th Floor, Tera Tower, Bridgetowne, Ugong Norte, Metro Manila, Quezon City, PHL, 1110
Universal Robina Corp is branded food products companies in the Philippines and has a powerful presence in ASEAN markets. The Group organized into three business segments branded consumer foods which manufactures, distributes, sells and markets a diverse mix of food and beverage products; Animal Nutrition and Health which focuses on animal nutrition through its core animal feeds business, complemented by the expansion of its pet food portfolio, and its drugs and disinfectants; and Commodities. The corporate business segment engages in bonds and securities investment and fund sourcing activities. The majority of revenue comes from Branded consumer foods. The Group operates in the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, China and Hong Kong.
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