CGCLF (Central Glass Co) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -19.00% (As of Mar. 2026)

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CGCLF Central Glass Co Ltd CGCLF
68 GF Score
Price $23.86
GF Value $18.71
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What is Central Glass Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Central Glass Co CGCLF 68 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -19.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CGCLF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.71. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,406 Chemicals companies, Central Glass Co ranks worse than 80.01% on this metric.

Central Glass Co's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.06.

During the past 12 months, Central Glass Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -19.00% 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 Central Glass Co was 40.80% per year. The lowest was -23.40% per year. And the median was -1.40% per year.


Central Glass Co  (OTCPK:CGCLF) 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.


Central Glass Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


CGCLF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Central Glass Co'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.


Central Glass Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Glass Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central Glass Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Central Glass Co 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 -19.00% mean?
Central Glass Co (CGCLF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -19.00% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Central Glass Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Glass Co ranks #1125 out of 1406 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Central Glass Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Central Glass Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -19.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Central Glass Co ranks #1125 out of 1406 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Central Glass Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Glass Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Central Glass Co ranks #1125 out of 1406 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Central Glass Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80. 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 Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 0.80, based on 1,406 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. 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 Central Glass Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Glass Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -19.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Glass Co stock overvalued right now?
Central Glass Co (CGCLF) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -19.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.71, compared to a current price of $23.86 — trading 27.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -19.00%. Central Glass Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 Central Glass Co (CGCLF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -19.00% 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 Central Glass Co (CGCLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Glass Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $23.86 is trading 27.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.71.

Key valuation signals for CGCLF:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -19.00%
  • GF Value™: $18.71 vs. price of $23.86 (27.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CGCLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Central Glass Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 4044:Japan
Address 7-1 Kanda-Nishikicho 3-chome, Kowa-Hitotsubashi Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0054
Central Glass Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and glass-based products. The firm's two segments are based on product type. The glass segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells architectural glass used in windows and other building components, automotive glass, and glass used in electronics for touchscreen panels and liquid-crystal display screens. The chemicals segment sells hydrogen fluoride used to make electronics and pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, soda ash and chloride used in water treatment and refrigerants, and glass fiber products. The majority of revenue comes from Japan and North America.
68GF Score

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