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West African ResourcesASX:WAF +5.00%95 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 38.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 295% above its 10-year median of 9.75. GuruFocus rates ASX:WAF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.69 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,114 Metals & Mining companies, West African Resources ranks better than 78.9% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, West African Resources's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 111.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 38.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 18.70% 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 West African Resources was 38.50% per year. The lowest was -36.50% per year. And the median was 9.75% per year.
West African Resources (ASX:WAF) 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.
West African Resources 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
ASX:WAF vs NEM, AU: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, West African Resources'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.
West African Resources 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, West African Resources's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West African Resources's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
West African Resources 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 38.50% mean?
West African Resources (ASX:WAF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 38.50% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for West African Resources and its competitors. This is 295% above median its historical median of 9.75. According to the industry distribution chart, West African Resources ranks #446 out of 2114 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is West African Resources' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
West African Resources' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 38.50% is 295% above median its 10-year median of 9.75. The Metals & Mining industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.70. West African Resources' value of 38.50% is 145.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West African Resources ranks #446 out of 2114 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, West African Resources has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West African Resources' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, West African Resources ranks #446 out of 2114 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places West African Resources in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.70. West African Resources' value of 38.50% is 145.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.75 vs. the industry median of 15.70, West African Resources 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 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. West African Resources's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 38.50% is 145.2% 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 West African Resources 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. West African Resources's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 38.50%, which is 295% above median its own 10-year median of 9.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West African Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West African Resources (ASX:WAF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.69, compared to a current price of A$2.94 — trading 37.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 38.50%, which is 295% above median its 10-year median of 9.75 and 145.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 15.70. West African Resources' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 3 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 West African Resources (ASX:WAF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 38.50% 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 West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West African Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.94 is trading 37.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.69.
GuruFocus considers West African Resources to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:WAF:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 38.50% (295% above median its 10-year median of 9.75)
GF Value™: A$4.69 vs. price of A$2.94 (37.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 145.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#446 of 2114)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
West African Resources Ltd is engaged in mineral exploration in Burkina Faso. It focuses on the development of the Sanbrado Gold Project. The Group's mineral portfolio also includes gold and copper-gold exploration permits in Burkina Faso. The operating segments of the Company that includes Mining Operations: comprise the Sanbrado Gold Project operation located in Burkina Faso. Construction and E&E segment comprises mines under construction andexploration and evaluation (E&E) projects in locations other than Sanbrado.
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