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SciDevASX:SDV +2.86%45 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 74.70% as of Dec. 2025, which is 115% above its 10-year median of 34.75. GuruFocus rates ASX:SDV with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,407 Chemicals companies, SciDev ranks better than 97.3% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, SciDev's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -64.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 74.70% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of SciDev was 74.70% per year. The lowest was -44.20% per year. And the median was 34.75% 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.
SciDev 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
ASX:SDV vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, SciDev'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.
SciDev 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SciDev's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SciDev'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 74.70% mean?
SciDev (ASX:SDV) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 74.70% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for SciDev and its competitors. This is 115% above median its historical median of 34.75. According to the industry distribution chart, SciDev ranks #38 out of 1407 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is SciDev's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
SciDev's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 74.70% is 115% above median its 10-year median of 34.75. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80. SciDev's value of 74.70% is 9237.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SciDev ranks #38 out of 1407 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SciDev 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 SciDev's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SciDev ranks #38 out of 1407 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places SciDev in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80. SciDev's value of 74.70% is 9237.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 34.75 vs. the industry median of 0.80, SciDev 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 Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 0.80, based on 1,407 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. SciDev's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 74.70% is 9237.5% 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 SciDev and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SciDev's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 74.70%, which is 115% above median its own 10-year median of 34.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SciDev stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SciDev (ASX:SDV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.33, compared to a current price of A$0.18 — trading 45.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 74.70%, which is 115% above median its 10-year median of 34.75 and 9237.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.80. SciDev'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 SciDev (ASX:SDV), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 74.70% 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 SciDev (ASX:SDV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SciDev stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.18 is trading 45.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.33.
GuruFocus considers SciDev to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SDV:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 74.70% (115% above median its 10-year median of 34.75)
GF Value™: A$0.33 vs. price of A$0.18 (45.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9237.5% above the Chemicals median (#38 of 1407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SDV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SciDev Ltd provides environmental solutions focused on water-intensive industries. The company offers technology, chemistry, and applications to solve pressing operational and environmental issues for the water, oil and gas, mining, and construction markets. Its operating segments are Chemical Services, Water Technologies, and Corporate. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Chemical Services segment which develops, manufactures, and supplies various chemistries and performance solutions that improve operational efficiencies, reduce waste, and minimize water consumption across the industry. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, and the rest from Australia, Asia, and other regions.
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