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KarstenBSP:CTKA3 64 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 111.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1243% above its 10-year median of 8.30. GuruFocus rates BSP:CTKA3 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of R$31.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 861 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Karsten ranks better than 97.56% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Karsten's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -11.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 111.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 16.50% 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 Karsten was 424.80% per year. The lowest was -45.30% per year. And the median was 8.30% 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.
Karsten 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
BSP:CTKA3 vs AIN: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Karsten'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.
Karsten 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karsten's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karsten'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 111.50% mean?
Karsten (BSP:CTKA3) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 111.50% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Karsten and its competitors. This is 1243% above median its historical median of 8.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Karsten ranks #21 out of 861 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Karsten's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Karsten's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 111.50% is 1243% above median its 10-year median of 8.30. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.50. Karsten's value of 111.50% is 7333.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karsten ranks #21 out of 861 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Karsten has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karsten's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Karsten ranks #21 out of 861 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Karsten in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.50. Karsten's value of 111.50% is 7333.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.30 vs. the industry median of 1.50, Karsten 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.50, based on 861 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. Karsten's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 111.50% is 7333.3% 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 Karsten and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karsten's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 111.50%, which is 1243% above median its own 10-year median of 8.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karsten stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karsten (BSP:CTKA3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$31.56, compared to a current price of R$44.00 — trading 39.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 111.50%, which is 1243% above median its 10-year median of 8.30 and 7333.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.50. Karsten's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Karsten (BSP:CTKA3), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 111.50% as of Mar. 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 Karsten (BSP:CTKA3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karsten stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$44.00 is trading 39.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$31.56.
GuruFocus considers Karsten to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CTKA3:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 111.50% (1243% above median its 10-year median of 8.30)
GF Value™: R$31.56 vs. price of R$44.00 (39.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7333.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#21 of 861)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CTKA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karsten SA is a textile manufacturer and sells textile products in Brazil. It divides its business into five segments: decoration, embroidery, table, bath and bed. It produces table linens, curtains, towels, and other decorative home furnishings.
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