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Bentley SystemsBSY -5.34%72 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 12.20. GuruFocus rates BSY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $62.90 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,060 Software companies, Bentley Systems ranks better than 50.1% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Bentley Systems's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 20.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 17.00% 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 8 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Bentley Systems was 31.80% per year. The lowest was -4.80% per year. And the median was 12.20% per year.
Bentley Systems (NAS:BSY) 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.
Bentley Systems 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
BSY vs PAYC, ESTC, FROG: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Bentley Systems'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.
Bentley Systems 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Bentley Systems's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bentley Systems's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Bentley Systems 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 12.20% mean?
Bentley Systems (BSY) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.20% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Bentley Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Bentley Systems ranks #1028 out of 2060 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is Bentley Systems' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Bentley Systems' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.20% is near median its 10-year median of 12.20. The Software industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.20. Bentley Systems' value of 12.20% is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bentley Systems ranks #1028 out of 2060 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bentley Systems has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bentley Systems' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to PAYC and ESTC?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Bentley Systems ranks #1028 out of 2060 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Bentley Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.20. Bentley Systems' value of 12.20% is 0% at this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.20 vs. the industry median of 12.20, Bentley Systems has consistently been at 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 Software company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Software companies is 12.20, based on 2,060 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. Bentley Systems's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.20% is 0% at 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 Bentley Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bentley Systems's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bentley Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bentley Systems (BSY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $62.90, compared to a current price of $33.70 — trading 46.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.20 and 0% at the Software industry median of 12.20. Bentley Systems' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Bentley Systems (BSY), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.20% 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 Bentley Systems (BSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bentley Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $33.70 is trading 46.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $62.90.
GuruFocus considers Bentley Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSY:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 12.20% (near median its 10-year median of 12.20)
GF Value™: $62.90 vs. price of $33.70 (46.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Software median (#1028 of 2060)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bentley Systems is a software vendor that caters to civil engineers, constructors, and geospatial professionals by enabling design, simulation, and data management of infrastructure assets such as roads and bridges. While Bentley is smaller than many other design software companies, it is a market leader across a handful of specialty areas, including public works, electricity grids, and transit.
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