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ATA Creativity GlobalAACG -2.13%59 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 36.90% as of Dec. 2025, which is 97% above its 10-year median of 18.70. GuruFocus rates AACG with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 196 Education companies, ATA Creativity Global ranks better than 87.24% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 36.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 34.20% 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 ATA Creativity Global was 38.30% per year. The lowest was -28.80% per year. And the median was 18.70% per year.
ATA Creativity Global (NAS:AACG) 3-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.
ATA Creativity Global 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
AACG vs RYET, GNS, STG: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, ATA Creativity Global's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-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.
ATA Creativity Global 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, ATA Creativity Global's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ATA Creativity Global's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
ATA Creativity Global 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 36.90% mean?
ATA Creativity Global (AACG) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 36.90% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for ATA Creativity Global and its competitors. This is 97% above median its historical median of 18.70. According to the industry distribution chart, ATA Creativity Global ranks #25 out of 196 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is ATA Creativity Global's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
ATA Creativity Global's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 36.90% is 97% above median its 10-year median of 18.70. The Education industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.15. ATA Creativity Global's value of 36.90% is 352.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ATA Creativity Global ranks #25 out of 196 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ATA Creativity Global has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ATA Creativity Global's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to RYET and GNS?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, ATA Creativity Global ranks #25 out of 196 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places ATA Creativity Global in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.15. ATA Creativity Global's value of 36.90% is 352.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.70 vs. the industry median of 8.15, ATA Creativity Global has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Education company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Education companies is 8.15, based on 196 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ATA Creativity Global's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 36.90% is 352.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for ATA Creativity Global and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ATA Creativity Global's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 36.90%, which is 97% above median its own 10-year median of 18.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ATA Creativity Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ATA Creativity Global (AACG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.18, compared to a current price of $0.92 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 36.90%, which is 97% above median its 10-year median of 18.70 and 352.8% above the Education industry median of 8.15. ATA Creativity Global's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ATA Creativity Global (AACG), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 36.90% 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 ATA Creativity Global (AACG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ATA Creativity Global stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.92 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.18.
GuruFocus considers ATA Creativity Global to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AACG:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 36.90% (97% above median its 10-year median of 18.70)
GF Value™: $1.18 vs. price of $0.92 (22% below fair value)
Industry Position: 352.8% above the Education median (#25 of 196)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AACG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ATA Creativity Global is an international educational services company focused on providing quality learning experiences that cultivate and enhance students' creativity. The operating segments of the company are (i) Overseas art study services (ii) Other educational services and (iii) Other services. Majority of its revenue comes from Overseas art study services.
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