HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -2.00% (As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:HFGD HelloFresh SE CHIX:HFGD
57 GF Score
Price €3.67
GF Value €10.08
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is HelloFresh SE 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

HelloFresh SE CHIX:HFGD 57 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -2.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGD with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Retail - Defensive companies, HelloFresh SE ranks worse than 76.01% on this metric.

HelloFresh SE's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.09.

During the past 12 months, HelloFresh SE's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -2.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -6.30% 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 HelloFresh SE was 96.10% per year. The lowest was -157.80% per year. And the median was -10.25% per year.


HelloFresh SE  (CHIX:HFGd) 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.


HelloFresh SE 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


CHIX:HFGD vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, HelloFresh SE'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.


HelloFresh SE 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HelloFresh SE's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HelloFresh SE's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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HelloFresh SE 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 -2.00% mean?
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -2.00% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for HelloFresh SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #206 out of 271 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is HelloFresh SE's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
HelloFresh SE's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -2.00%. Based on the distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #206 out of 271 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HelloFresh SE has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HelloFresh SE's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #206 out of 271 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places HelloFresh SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.00. 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 - Defensive company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Retail - Defensive companies is 9.00, based on 271 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 HelloFresh SE and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HelloFresh SE's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -2.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HelloFresh SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.08, compared to a current price of €3.67 — trading 63.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -2.00%. HelloFresh SE's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -2.00% 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.67 is trading 63.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.08. GuruFocus considers HelloFresh SE to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGD:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -2.00%
  • GF Value™: €10.08 vs. price of €3.67 (63.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 4 warning signs

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


HelloFresh SE Business Description

Address Prinzenstrasse 89, Berlin, BB, DEU, 10969
HelloFresh SE is a digital-first, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company offering personalized, home-delivered meal solutions across a diverse range of meal occasions. Its offerings include meal kits, add-on products, and ready-to-eat meals. The Group manages its meal kit business through various brands such as HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, and Chefs Plate, among others. It also operates two smaller businesses, a premium direct-to-customer butcher brand, Good Chop, and a human-grade pet food brand, The Pets Table. HelloFresh's operations are organized into two geographic regions: North America and International. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, which comprises its business in the United States and Canada.
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