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African Rainbow MineralsAFBOF 81 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -49.10% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates AFBOF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,119 Metals & Mining companies, African Rainbow Minerals ranks worse than 92.35% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, African Rainbow Minerals's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -15.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -49.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -27.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.10% 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 African Rainbow Minerals was 68.00% per year. The lowest was -49.10% per year. And the median was 13.60% 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.
African Rainbow Minerals 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, African Rainbow Minerals'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.
African Rainbow Minerals 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, African Rainbow Minerals's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African Rainbow Minerals'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 -49.10% mean?
African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -49.10% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for African Rainbow Minerals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #1957 out of 2119 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 92.4%.
Is African Rainbow Minerals' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
African Rainbow Minerals' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -49.10%. Based on the distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #1957 out of 2119 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, African Rainbow Minerals has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Rainbow Minerals' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #1957 out of 2119 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places African Rainbow Minerals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.70. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Metals & Mining companies is 15.70, based on 2,119 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. 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 African Rainbow Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African Rainbow Minerals's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -49.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Rainbow Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.58, compared to a current price of $11.07 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -49.10%. African Rainbow Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -49.10% 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 African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.07 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.58.
GuruFocus considers African Rainbow Minerals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AFBOF:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -49.10%
GF Value™: $12.58 vs. price of $11.07 (12% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AFBOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African Rainbow Minerals Ltd is a South African diversified mining and minerals company with operations in South Africa and Malaysia. The group operates through four main segments: ARM Platinum, which includes platinum group metals and nickel; ARM Ferrous, focused on iron ore, manganese ore, and chrome ore; ARM Coal, operating mainly in the Goedgevonden Mine; and ARM Corporate, which includes Machadodorp Works, gold investments, and other activities. The company produces manganese alloys and holds a strategic investment in gold. The company generates the majority of its revenue from South Africa and maintains a presence in Europe, the Americas, and the Far and Middle East.
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