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During the past 12 months, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -37.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -5.80% 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum was 46.60% per year. The lowest was -92.00% per year. And the median was -11.60% 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.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CHIX:GKPL vs COP, EOG, FANG: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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 -37.50% mean?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -37.50% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #735 out of 818 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -37.50%. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #735 out of 818 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Keystone Petroleum's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #735 out of 818 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Gulf Keystone Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.95. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Oil & Gas companies is 0.95, based on 818 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -37.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.71, compared to a current price of £1.76 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -37.50%. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -37.50% 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.76 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.71.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Keystone Petroleum to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:GKPL:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -37.50%
GF Value™: £1.71 vs. price of £1.76 (3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:GKPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd is a holding company that is engaged in the oil and gas exploration, development, and production business. The company mainly operates in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which consists of the Shaikan and the Erbil office, which provide support to the operations in Kurdistan. The firm has a Production Sharing Contract with the Kurdistan Regional Government. The company generates revenue from oil sales.
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