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Badger MeterBMI +2.87%78 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 24.00% as of Jun. 2026, which is 147% above its 10-year median of 9.70. GuruFocus rates BMI with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $202.99 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,028 Hardware companies, Badger Meter ranks better than 79.83% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Badger Meter's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -3.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 24.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 19.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% 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 Badger Meter was 29.30% per year. The lowest was -11.60% per year. And the median was 9.70% per year.
Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI) 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.
Badger Meter 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
BMI vs ITRI, VNT, NOVT: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Badger Meter'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.
Badger Meter 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Badger Meter's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Badger Meter's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Badger Meter 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 24.00% mean?
Badger Meter (BMI) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 24.00% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Badger Meter and its competitors. This is 147% above median its historical median of 9.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Badger Meter ranks #409 out of 2028 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Badger Meter's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Badger Meter's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 24.00% is 147% above median its 10-year median of 9.70. The Hardware industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.90. Badger Meter's value of 24.00% is 1163.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Badger Meter ranks #409 out of 2028 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Badger Meter has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Badger Meter's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to ITRI and VNT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Badger Meter ranks #409 out of 2028 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Badger Meter in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.90. Badger Meter's value of 24.00% is 1163.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.70 vs. the industry median of 1.90, Badger Meter 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 Hardware company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Hardware companies is 1.90, based on 2,028 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. Badger Meter's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 24.00% is 1163.2% 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 Badger Meter and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Badger Meter's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 24.00%, which is 147% above median its own 10-year median of 9.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Badger Meter stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Badger Meter (BMI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $202.99, compared to a current price of $131.81 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 24.00%, which is 147% above median its 10-year median of 9.70 and 1163.2% above the Hardware industry median of 1.90. Badger Meter's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Badger Meter (BMI), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 24.00% 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 Badger Meter (BMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Badger Meter stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $131.81 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $202.99.
GuruFocus considers Badger Meter to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BMI:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 24.00% (147% above median its 10-year median of 9.70)
GF Value™: $202.99 vs. price of $131.81 (35.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1163.2% above the Hardware median (#409 of 2028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Badger Meter is a provider of water management solutions. The company's solutions encompass measurement and control hardware, connectivity and communication, data visualization and software. Badger Meter has global operations, with the vast majority of revenue derived from the US.
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