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AppleCHIX:APCD +6.39%91 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 17.80. GuruFocus rates CHIX:APCD with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €238.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,031 Hardware companies, Apple ranks better than 58.59% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Apple's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 18.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.30% 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 Apple was 149.70% per year. The lowest was -51.90% per year. And the median was 17.80% per year.
Apple (CHIX:APCd) 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.
Apple 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CHIX:APCD vs SONO, TBCH, VUZI: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Apple'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.
Apple 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Apple's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Apple'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 6.50% mean?
Apple (CHIX:APCD) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.50% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Apple and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 17.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Apple ranks #841 out of 2031 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Apple's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Apple's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.50% is 63% below median its 10-year median of 17.80. The Hardware industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.60. Apple's value of 6.50% is 306.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apple ranks #841 out of 2031 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Apple has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apple's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to SONO and TBCH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Apple ranks #841 out of 2031 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Apple in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.60. Apple's value of 6.50% is 306.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.80 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Apple 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 Hardware company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Hardware companies is 1.60, based on 2,031 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. Apple's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.50% is 306.3% 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 Apple and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apple's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.50%, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 17.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apple stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple (CHIX:APCD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €238.12, compared to a current price of €284.65 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.50%, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 17.80 and 306.3% above the Hardware industry median of 1.60. Apple's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Apple (CHIX:APCD), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.50% 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 Apple (CHIX:APCD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €284.65 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €238.12.
GuruFocus considers Apple to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:APCD:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 6.50% (63% below median its 10-year median of 17.80)
GF Value™: €238.12 vs. price of €284.65 (19.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 306.3% above the Hardware median (#841 of 2031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:APCD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone accounts for the majority of the firm's sales, and Apple's other products, such as the Mac, iPad, and Watch, are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, such as streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors and works with subcontractors such as Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with the majority coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
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