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CCL IndustriesCCLLF -2.27%86 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 6.40. GuruFocus rates CCLLF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $56.50. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 359 Packaging & Containers companies, CCL Industries ranks better than 65.18% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, CCL Industries's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% 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 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of CCL Industries was 34.30% per year. The lowest was -4.40% per year. And the median was 6.40% 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.
CCL Industries 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CCLLF vs SW, PKG, IP: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, CCL Industries'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.
CCL Industries 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CCL Industries's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CCL Industries'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 10.30% mean?
CCL Industries (CCLLF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.30% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for CCL Industries and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 6.40. According to the industry distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #125 out of 359 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is CCL Industries' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
CCL Industries' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.30% is 61% above median its 10-year median of 6.40. The Packaging & Containers industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.10. CCL Industries' value of 10.30% is 232.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #125 out of 359 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CCL Industries has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CCL Industries' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #125 out of 359 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts CCL Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.10. CCL Industries' value of 10.30% is 232.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.40 vs. the industry median of 3.10, CCL Industries 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.10, based on 359 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. CCL Industries's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.30% is 232.3% 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 CCL Industries and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CCL Industries's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.30%, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 6.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CCL Industries stock overvalued right now?
CCL Industries (CCLLF) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is $56.50, compared to a current price of $61.66 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.30%, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 6.40 and 232.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.10. CCL Industries' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 CCL Industries (CCLLF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.30% 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 CCL Industries (CCLLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CCL Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $61.66 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $56.50.
Key valuation signals for CCLLF:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 10.30% (61% above median its 10-year median of 6.40)
GF Value™: $56.50 vs. price of $61.66 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 232.3% above the Packaging & Containers median (#125 of 359)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCLLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CCL Industries Inc manufactures and sells packaging and packaging-related products. The company operates through various segments, which include The CCL segment, which generates the majority of revenue, and sells pressure-sensitive and extruded film materials used for labels on consumer packaging, healthcare, automotive, and consumer durable products. The Avery segment sells software, labels, tags, dividers, badges, and specialty card products under the Avery brand. The Checkpoint segment includes the manufacturing and selling of technology-driven, inventory management and labeling solutions. Innovia segment manufactures specialty films. Its geographical segments include Canada; USA and Puerto Rico; Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina; Europe; and Asia, Australia, Africa, and New Zealand.
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