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Smurfit WestRockCHIX:SWRL 58 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWRL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of £36.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 360 Packaging & Containers companies, Smurfit WestRock ranks worse than 57.5% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Smurfit WestRock's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 0.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% 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 Smurfit WestRock was 93.70% per year. The lowest was -43.30% per year. And the median was 0.60% 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.
Smurfit WestRock 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CHIX:SWRL vs PKG, IP, AMCR: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smurfit WestRock'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 0.30% mean?
Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.30% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #207 out of 360 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is Smurfit WestRock's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.30% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.60. The Packaging & Containers industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.15. Smurfit WestRock's value of 0.30% is 90.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #207 out of 360 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to PKG and IP?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #207 out of 360 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Smurfit WestRock in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.15. Smurfit WestRock's value of 0.30% is 90.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 3.15, Smurfit WestRock has consistently been below 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.15, based on 360 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. Smurfit WestRock's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.30% is 90.5% below 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 Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smurfit WestRock's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.30%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £36.88, compared to a current price of £33.79 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.30%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 90.5% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.15. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.30% 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £33.79 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £36.88.
GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWRL:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 0.30% (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.60)
GF Value™: £36.88 vs. price of £33.79 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.5% below the Packaging & Containers median (#207 of 360)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SWRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
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