Galenica (XSWX:GALE) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 2.60% (As of Dec. 2025)

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XSWX:GALE Galenica Ltd XSWX:GALE
83 GF Score
Price CHF84.55
GF Value CHF86.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Galenica 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Galenica XSWX:GALE -1.63% 83 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.60% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GALE with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF86.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Galenica's EBITDA per Share for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF3.66.

During the past 12 months, Galenica'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 6.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% 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 Galenica was 25.20% per year. The lowest was -0.80% per year. And the median was 5.90% per year.


Galenica  (XSWX:GALE) 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.


Galenica 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


XSWX:GALE vs MCK, COR, CAH: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Galenica'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.


Galenica 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Galenica's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Galenica 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 2.60% mean?
Galenica (XSWX:GALE) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 2.60% as of Dec. 2025. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Galenica and its competitors.
Is Galenica's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Galenica's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.60%. Overall, Galenica has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galenica's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to MCK and COR?
Galenica's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 2.60% can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution 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 Medical Distribution company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Medical Distribution 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 Galenica and its competitors. Galenica's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galenica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galenica (XSWX:GALE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF86.67, compared to a current price of CHF84.55 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.60%. Galenica's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Galenica (XSWX:GALE), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.60% 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 Galenica (XSWX:GALE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galenica stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF84.55 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF86.67. GuruFocus considers Galenica to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GALE:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 2.60%
  • GF Value™: CHF86.67 vs. price of CHF84.55 (2.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Galenica Business Description

Address Untermattweg 8, Bern, CHE, CH-3027
Galenica Ltd is an integrated healthcare service provider in Switzerland. The business is operated from two segments Products & Care and Logistics & IT. The Products & Care segment comprises the Retail business area with offerings for patients and end customers and the Professionals business area with offerings for business customers and partners in the healthcare sector. The Logistics & IT segment comprises the two sectors Wholesale and Logistics & IT Services. These provide services for all those involved in the healthcare sector - pharmacies, drugstores, doctors, hospitals and care homes, partners, and suppliers. Geographically, it operates in Switzerland and Other Countries.
83GF Score

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