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The a2 Milk CoACOPF 87 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 18.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 23.95. GuruFocus rates ACOPF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,662 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The a2 Milk Co ranks better than 67.27% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, The a2 Milk Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 18.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 18.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -0.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 28.70% 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 The a2 Milk Co was 314.10% per year. The lowest was -36.70% per year. And the median was 23.95% per year.
The a2 Milk Co (OTCPK:ACOPF) 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.
The a2 Milk Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
ACOPF vs KHC, GIS: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The a2 Milk Co'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.
The a2 Milk Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The a2 Milk Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The a2 Milk Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
The a2 Milk Co 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 18.10% mean?
The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 18.10% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 23.95. According to the industry distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #544 out of 1662 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is The a2 Milk Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
The a2 Milk Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 18.10% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 23.95. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.90. The a2 Milk Co's value of 18.10% is 129.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #544 out of 1662 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The a2 Milk Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The a2 Milk Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #544 out of 1662 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts The a2 Milk Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.90. The a2 Milk Co's value of 18.10% is 129.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.95 vs. the industry median of 7.90, The a2 Milk Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.90, based on 1,662 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. The a2 Milk Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 18.10% is 129.1% 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 The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The a2 Milk Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 18.10%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 23.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The a2 Milk Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.47, compared to a current price of $5.05 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 18.10%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 23.95 and 129.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.90. The a2 Milk Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 18.10% 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 The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.05 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.47.
GuruFocus considers The a2 Milk Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACOPF:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 18.10% (24% below median its 10-year median of 23.95)
GF Value™: $4.47 vs. price of $5.05 (13% above fair value)
Industry Position: 129.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#544 of 1662)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACOPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
A2 Milk is a New Zealand licensor and marketer of fresh milk, infant formula, and other dairy products that lack the A1 beta-casein protein. The firm was founded in 2000 by Corran McLachlan, who developed a genetic test to determine which proteins a cow produces in its milk, and business partner Howard Paterson. The company has been through a tumultuous history of receivership, legal battles, and strategic shifts, but emerged in its current structure in 2006 and listed publicly in March 2013.
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