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ACV AuctionsACVA +2.68%71 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 51.10% as of Jun. 2026, which is 319% above its 10-year median of 12.20. GuruFocus rates ACVA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,167 Vehicles & Parts companies, ACV Auctions ranks better than 93.74% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 51.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 22.40% 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 7 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of ACV Auctions was 51.10% per year. The lowest was -16.70% per year. And the median was 12.20% per year.
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.
ACV Auctions 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
ACVA vs DRVN, CWH, UXIN: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, ACV Auctions'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.
ACV Auctions 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ACV Auctions's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACV Auctions's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
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 51.10% mean?
ACV Auctions (ACVA) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 51.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for ACV Auctions and its competitors. This is 319% above median its historical median of 12.20. According to the industry distribution chart, ACV Auctions ranks #73 out of 1167 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is ACV Auctions' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
ACV Auctions' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 51.10% is 319% above median its 10-year median of 12.20. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.90. ACV Auctions' value of 51.10% is 640.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACV Auctions ranks #73 out of 1167 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ACV Auctions has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACV Auctions' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to DRVN and CWH?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, ACV Auctions ranks #73 out of 1167 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places ACV Auctions in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.90. ACV Auctions' value of 51.10% is 640.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.20 vs. the industry median of 6.90, ACV Auctions 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Vehicles & Parts companies is 6.90, based on 1,167 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. ACV Auctions's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 51.10% is 640.6% 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 ACV Auctions and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACV Auctions's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 51.10%, which is 319% above 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 ACV Auctions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACV Auctions (ACVA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.98, compared to a current price of $7.67 — trading 65.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 51.10%, which is 319% above median its 10-year median of 12.20 and 640.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 6.90. ACV Auctions' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 ACV Auctions (ACVA), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 51.10% 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 ACV Auctions (ACVA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACV Auctions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.67 is trading 65.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.98.
GuruFocus considers ACV Auctions to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ACVA:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 51.10% (319% above median its 10-year median of 12.20)
GF Value™: $21.98 vs. price of $7.67 (65.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 640.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#73 of 1167)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACV Auctions Inc operates a mobile platform for wholesale car auctions. It provides a digital marketplace for wholesale vehicle transactions and data services that offer transparent and accurate vehicle information for customers. Additionally, the company's marketplace platform is supported by remarketing centers in various locations throughout the United States.
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