Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 24.60% (As of Jun. 2026) — 39% Above Median

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ASX:KLS Kelsian Group Ltd ASX:KLS
87 GF Score
Price A$4.05
GF Value A$4.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kelsian Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Kelsian Group ASX:KLS -2.17% 87 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 24.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 17.75. GuruFocus rates ASX:KLS with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 880 Transportation companies, Kelsian Group ranks better than 81.14% on this metric.

Kelsian Group's EBITDA per Share for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$0.55.

During the past 12 months, Kelsian Group's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 24.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.30% 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 Kelsian Group was 33.50% per year. The lowest was -7.20% per year. And the median was 17.75% per year.


Kelsian Group  (ASX:KLS) 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.


Kelsian Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


ASX:KLS vs UNP, CSX, NSC: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Kelsian Group'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.


Kelsian Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kelsian Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kelsian Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Kelsian Group 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 24.60% mean?
Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 24.60% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Kelsian Group and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 17.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #166 out of 880 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Kelsian Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Kelsian Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 24.60% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 17.75. The Transportation industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.55. Kelsian Group's value of 24.60% is 440.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #166 out of 880 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kelsian Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelsian Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #166 out of 880 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Kelsian Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.55. Kelsian Group's value of 24.60% is 440.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.75 vs. the industry median of 4.55, Kelsian Group 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 Transportation company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 4.55, based on 880 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. Kelsian Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 24.60% is 440.7% 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 Kelsian Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kelsian Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 24.60%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 17.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelsian Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.73, compared to a current price of A$4.05 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 24.60%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 17.75 and 440.7% above the Transportation industry median of 4.55. Kelsian Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 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 Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 24.60% 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 Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelsian Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$4.05 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.73. GuruFocus considers Kelsian Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:KLS:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 24.60% (39% above median its 10-year median of 17.75)
  • GF Value™: A$4.73 vs. price of A$4.05 (14.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 440.7% above the Transportation median (#166 of 880)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:KLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kelsian Group Business Description

Other Exchanges CY4:Germany
Address 26 Flinders Street, Level 3, Adelaide, SA, AUS, 5000
Kelsian operates public transport bus services throughout Australia, Singapore, and the UK on behalf of state governments. In the private sector, the group provides commuter transport services to resource companies, corporates, and education providers in Australia and the United States. Kelsian also provides marine transportation and a variety of tourism-related services throughout Australia, including ferry services, leisure cruises, accommodation, bus tours, and packaged holidays. In February 2026, Kelsian announced it had entered into an agreement to divest the leisure-centric tourism assets.
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