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MaplebearCART -1.67%63 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 75.60% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CART with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Retail - Cyclical companies, Maplebear ranks better than 94.84% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Maplebear's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 35.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 75.60% 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 6 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Maplebear was 75.60% per year. The lowest was -331.30% per year. And the median was -127.85% 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.
Maplebear 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CART vs W, CHWY, ETSY: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Maplebear'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.
Maplebear 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Maplebear's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maplebear'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 75.60% mean?
Maplebear (CART) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 75.60% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Maplebear and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Maplebear ranks #47 out of 911 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Maplebear's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Maplebear's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 75.60%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.10. Maplebear's value of 75.60% is 1382.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maplebear ranks #47 out of 911 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Maplebear has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maplebear's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to W and CHWY?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Maplebear ranks #47 out of 911 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Maplebear in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.10. Maplebear's value of 75.60% is 1382.4% above this benchmark. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Retail - Cyclical companies is 5.10, based on 911 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. Maplebear's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 75.60% is 1382.4% 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 Maplebear and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maplebear's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 75.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maplebear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maplebear (CART) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.96, compared to a current price of $46.85 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 75.60% and 1382.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 5.10. Maplebear's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Maplebear (CART), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 75.60% 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 Maplebear (CART) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maplebear stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $46.85 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.96.
GuruFocus considers Maplebear to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CART:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 75.60%
GF Value™: $43.96 vs. price of $46.85 (6.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1382.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#47 of 911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CART stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maplebear (Instacart) is a grocery-focused delivery marketplace that connects national and regional grocers with consumers and couriers, and consumers with their favorite stores. Its app provides on-demand convenience for consumers, allows couriers to earn income, and helps grocers to scale their business through digital channels. The marketplace gathers valuable consumer behavior data, attracting consumer-packaged-goods advertisers that seek to reach consumers at the point of purchase. With approximately 600,000 shoppers and 1,800 retail partners, Instacart delivers to about 98% of households in the United States and Canada.
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