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Metals AustraliaASX:MLS +6.25% 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.60% as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 12.60. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,114 Metals & Mining companies, Metals Australia ranks worse than 57.43% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 21.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 14.30% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Metals Australia was 47.70% per year. The lowest was -31.00% per year. And the median was 12.60% per year.
Metals Australia (ASX:MLS) 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.
Metals Australia 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
Metals Australia 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Metals Australia'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.
Metals Australia 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metals Australia's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metals Australia's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Metals Australia 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 10.60% mean?
Metals Australia (ASX:MLS) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.60% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Metals Australia and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 12.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Metals Australia ranks #1214 out of 2114 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Metals Australia's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Metals Australia's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.60% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 12.60. The Metals & Mining industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.70. Metals Australia's value of 10.60% is 32.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metals Australia ranks #1214 out of 2114 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Metals Australia's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metals Australia ranks #1214 out of 2114 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Metals Australia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.70. Metals Australia's value of 10.60% is 32.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.60 vs. the industry median of 15.70, Metals Australia has consistently been below 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Metals & Mining companies is 15.70, based on 2,114 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. Metals Australia's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.60% is 32.5% below 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 Metals Australia 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. Metals Australia's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.60%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 12.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metals Australia stock overvalued right now?
Metals Australia (ASX:MLS) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.60%. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.60%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 12.60 and 32.5% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 15.70. 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 Metals Australia (ASX:MLS), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.60% 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.
Metals Australia Ltd is engaged in the exploration of mineral deposits in Australia and Africa. It explores Manindi Lithium, base metals, and gold. The company holds interests in the Manindi Zinc Project, Quebec Lithium Project, Lac Rainy Nord Graphite Project, and others. Its geographical segment includes Australia and Canada.
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