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During the past 12 months, Ajinomoto Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% 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 Ajinomoto Co was 25.10% per year. The lowest was -14.10% per year. And the median was 4.80% per year.
Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) 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.
Ajinomoto Co 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
TSE:2802 vs KHC, GIS: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ajinomoto Co'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.
Ajinomoto Co 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ajinomoto Co's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ajinomoto Co's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Ajinomoto Co 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 9.60% mean?
Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.60% as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Ajinomoto Co and its competitors.
Is Ajinomoto Co's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Ajinomoto Co's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.60%. Overall, Ajinomoto Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajinomoto Co's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to KHC and GIS?
Ajinomoto Co's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.60% 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 Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. Ajinomoto Co's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajinomoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,862.10, compared to a current price of 円5,441.00 — trading 40.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.60%. Ajinomoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.60% 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 Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,441.00 is trading 40.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,862.10.
GuruFocus considers Ajinomoto Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2802:
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 9.60%
GF Value™: 円3,862.10 vs. price of 円5,441.00 (40.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2802 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ajinomoto was founded in 1909, and it began manufacturing the world's first umami seasoning, MSG, made from amino acids. It has since grown to be one of the top manufacturers of sauces and seasonings and has diversified into frozen foods and the manufacture of other amino acid-based materials. Its sauces and seasonings are sold across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas and are found in most supermarkets, making up approximately 60% of its revenue. The remaining 40% is roughly divided into the healthcare and others segment and the frozen food segment. Its healthcare and others segment also includes functional materials, which include an organic resin material, Ajinomoto Build-up Film, which is currently the industry standard for ABF substrates for semiconductors.
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