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Accel EntertainmentACEL -0.76%88 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.10% as of Jun. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 18.00. GuruFocus rates ACEL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 641 Travel & Leisure companies, Accel Entertainment ranks worse than 54.45% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Accel Entertainment's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 20.50% 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 29.20% 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 9 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Accel Entertainment was 62.70% per year. The lowest was 4.90% per year. And the median was 18.00% per year.
Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) 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.
Accel Entertainment 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
ACEL vs CDRO, INSE, MRDN: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Gambling subindustry, Accel Entertainment'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.
Accel Entertainment 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Accel Entertainment's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Accel Entertainment's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Accel Entertainment 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 6.10% mean?
Accel Entertainment (ACEL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Accel Entertainment and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 18.00. Over the past decade, Accel Entertainment's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 4.90 to 62.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #349 out of 641 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 54.4%.
Is Accel Entertainment's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Accel Entertainment's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.10% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 18.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.90 to a high of 62.70. The Travel & Leisure industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.60. Accel Entertainment's value of 6.10% is 29.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #349 out of 641 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Accel Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accel Entertainment's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to CDRO and INSE?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #349 out of 641 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Accel Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.60. Accel Entertainment's value of 6.10% is 29.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Accel Entertainment's own 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 4.90 to 62.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.00 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Accel Entertainment has consistently been below 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.60, based on 641 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. Accel Entertainment's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.10% is 29.1% below 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 Accel Entertainment and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Accel Entertainment's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.10%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 18.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accel Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel Entertainment (ACEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.83, compared to a current price of $11.81 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.10%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 18.00 and 29.1% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.60. Accel Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Accel Entertainment (ACEL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.10% 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 Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.81 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.83.
GuruFocus considers Accel Entertainment to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACEL:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 6.10% (66% below median its 10-year median of 18.00)
GF Value™: $12.83 vs. price of $11.81 (8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.1% below the Travel & Leisure median (#349 of 641)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Accel Entertainment Inc is a distributed gaming and local entertainment operator in the United States. It is engaged in the installation, maintenance, operation, and servicing of gaming terminals and related equipment, redemption devices that disburse winnings and contain automated teller machine (ATM) functionality, and amusement devices in authorized non-casino locations such as restaurants, bars, convenience stores, liquor stores, truck stops, and grocery stores. The Company also operates stand-alone ATMs in gaming and non-gaming locations. It generates revenue from Net gaming, Amusement, Manufacturing, ATM fees, and others.
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