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HighComASX:HCL +4.35%45 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -65.30% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:HCL with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 277 Aerospace & Defense companies, HighCom ranks worse than 97.11% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, HighCom's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -250.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -65.30% 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 HighCom was 81.70% per year. The lowest was -65.30% per year. And the median was 35.00% 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.
HighCom 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
ASX:HCL vs SPCX, GE, RTX: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, HighCom'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.
HighCom 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, HighCom's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HighCom'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 -65.30% mean?
HighCom (ASX:HCL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -65.30% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for HighCom and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HighCom ranks #269 out of 277 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 97.1%.
Is HighCom's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
HighCom's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -65.30%. Based on the distribution chart, HighCom ranks #269 out of 277 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HighCom has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HighCom's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, HighCom ranks #269 out of 277 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places HighCom in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.20. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Aerospace & Defense companies is 13.20, based on 277 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 HighCom and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HighCom's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -65.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HighCom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HighCom (ASX:HCL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.21, compared to a current price of A$0.12 — trading 42.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -65.30%. HighCom's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 2 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 HighCom (ASX:HCL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -65.30% 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 HighCom (ASX:HCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HighCom stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.12 is trading 42.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.21.
GuruFocus considers HighCom to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:HCL:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -65.30%
GF Value™: A$0.21 vs. price of A$0.12 (42.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:HCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HighCom Ltd comprises of its two distinct businesses HighCom Armor & HighCom Technology. HighCom Armor designs, manufactures, and supplies military, law enforcement, and first responder customers with personal protection ballistic products and solutions for Body Armour, Ballistic Helmets, and Composite Armour Panels & Platform Structures. HighCom Technology supplies Australian Defence and Security Agencies with Small Uncrewed Arial Systems (SUAS) and Sensor Payloads, and provides local Program, Project and Engineering Management, Systems Integration, Maintenance, Composite Repairs, and Logistics Support Services.
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