HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 9.60% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:HLE HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA XSWX:HLE
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Price CHF65.70
GF Value CHF72.80
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What is HELLA GmbH KGaA 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

HELLA GmbH KGaA XSWX:HLE 71 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.60% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HLE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF72.80. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

HELLA GmbH KGaA's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1.77.

During the past 12 months, HELLA GmbH KGaA's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -12.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% 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 1.00% 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA was 21.60% per year. The lowest was -16.00% per year. And the median was 8.55% per year.


HELLA GmbH KGaA  (XSWX:HLE) 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.


HELLA GmbH KGaA 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


XSWX:HLE vs ORLY, AZO: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.


HELLA GmbH KGaA 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HELLA GmbH KGaA's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HELLA GmbH KGaA 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?
HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.60% as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.60%. Overall, HELLA GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HELLA GmbH KGaA's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to ORLY and AZO?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.60% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. HELLA GmbH KGaA'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 HELLA GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) has a current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.60%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF72.80, compared to a current price of CHF65.70 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.60%. HELLA GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.60% 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF65.70 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF72.80.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:HLE:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 9.60%
  • GF Value™: CHF72.80 vs. price of CHF65.70 (9.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs

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


HELLA GmbH KGaA Business Description

Address Rixbecker Strasse 75, Lippstadt, NW, DEU, 59552
HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry. The company also produces complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems, and vehicle electrical systems in its joint-venture companies, as well as products for specialist vehicles. Further, Hella operates a trade organisation for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis, and services in Europe. The company is controlled through a pooled family majority shareholding in the group. The company has three reportable segments, which are Lighting, Electronics, and Lifecycle Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Lighting segment.
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