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During the past 12 months, DFS Furniture's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 14.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -0.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 14.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% 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 DFS Furniture was 48.10% per year. The lowest was -20.50% per year. And the median was 3.40% 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.
DFS Furniture 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CHIX:DFSL vs CASY, WSM, DKS: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, DFS Furniture'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.
DFS Furniture 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DFS Furniture's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DFS Furniture'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 -0.40% mean?
DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -0.40% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for DFS Furniture and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #577 out of 913 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is DFS Furniture's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
DFS Furniture's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -0.40%. Based on the distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #577 out of 913 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DFS Furniture has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFS Furniture's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #577 out of 913 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places DFS Furniture in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.10. 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 913 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 DFS Furniture 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. DFS Furniture's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -0.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFS Furniture stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.34, compared to a current price of £1.42 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -0.40%. DFS Furniture's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -0.40% as of Dec. 2025. 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 DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFS Furniture stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.42 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.34.
GuruFocus considers DFS Furniture to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:DFSL:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -0.40%
GF Value™: £1.34 vs. price of £1.42 (6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DFSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DFS Furniture PLC is a retailer and manufacturer of upholstered furniture in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. It designs, manufactures, sells, delivers, and installs products, including sofas, armchairs, reclining chairs, and footstools, through its brand portfolio, which comprises DFS, Sofology, and Dwell. The company operates a network of physical showrooms and online platforms, offering an integrated shopping experience. The company's prominent business segments include DFS and Sofology, out of which DFS generates the maximum revenue through the retailing of upholstered furniture and related products through branded stores and website. The company operates under an omnichannel retail plan, balancing physical presence and e-commerce to meet customer needs.
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