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Airtel AfricaAARTY 68 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 12.20. GuruFocus rates AARTY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Telecommunication Services companies, Airtel Africa ranks better than 65.71% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Airtel Africa's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 50.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% 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 10 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Airtel Africa was 64.70% per year. The lowest was -9.10% per year. And the median was 12.20% per year.
Airtel Africa (OTCPK:AARTY) 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.
Airtel Africa 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
AARTY vs VZ, TMUS, T: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Airtel Africa'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.
Airtel Africa 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Airtel Africa's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Airtel Africa's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Airtel Africa 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 11.10% mean?
Airtel Africa (AARTY) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.10% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Airtel Africa and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Airtel Africa ranks #107 out of 312 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Airtel Africa's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Airtel Africa's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.10% is near median its 10-year median of 12.20. The Telecommunication Services industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50. Airtel Africa's value of 11.10% is 146.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Airtel Africa ranks #107 out of 312 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Airtel Africa has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airtel Africa's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Airtel Africa ranks #107 out of 312 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Airtel Africa in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50. Airtel Africa's value of 11.10% is 146.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.20 vs. the industry median of 4.50, Airtel Africa 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.50, based on 312 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. Airtel Africa's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.10% is 146.7% 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 Airtel Africa and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Airtel Africa's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.10%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Airtel Africa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airtel Africa (AARTY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.42, compared to a current price of $47.06 — trading 186.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.10%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.20 and 146.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.50. Airtel Africa's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Airtel Africa (AARTY), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.10% 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 Airtel Africa (AARTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airtel Africa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $47.06 is trading 186.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.42.
GuruFocus considers Airtel Africa to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AARTY:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 11.10% (near median its 10-year median of 12.20)
GF Value™: $16.42 vs. price of $47.06 (186.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 146.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#107 of 312)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AARTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Airtel Africa PLC is a telecoms and financial services provider transforming lives across the continent through increased digital and financial inclusion. The principal activities of the Group mainly consist of the provision of telecommunications and mobile money services. Its services include Voice, Data, Mobile money, Enterprise, and Data centers. The Group's operating segments are Nigeria mobile services, East Africa mobile services, Francophone Africa mobile services, and Mobile money. It generates maximum revenue from East Africa mobile services, comprising mobile service operations in Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, and Rwanda.
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