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Universal Music Group NVCHIX:UMGA 59 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 24.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is 464% above its 10-year median of 4.40. GuruFocus rates CHIX:UMGA with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 757 Media - Diversified companies, Universal Music Group NV ranks better than 76.49% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Universal Music Group NV's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -71.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 24.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.40% 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 8 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Universal Music Group NV was 31.10% per year. The lowest was -1.40% per year. And the median was 4.40% per year.
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGa) 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.
Universal Music Group NV 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CHIX:UMGA vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Universal Music Group NV'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.
Universal Music Group NV 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Universal Music Group NV's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Music Group NV's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Universal Music Group NV 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 24.80% mean?
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 24.80% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. This is 464% above median its historical median of 4.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #178 out of 757 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Universal Music Group NV's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Universal Music Group NV's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 24.80% is 464% above median its 10-year median of 4.40. The Media - Diversified industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.60. Universal Music Group NV's value of 24.80% is 588.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #178 out of 757 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universal Music Group NV has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Music Group NV's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #178 out of 757 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Universal Music Group NV in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.60. Universal Music Group NV's value of 24.80% is 588.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.40 vs. the industry median of 3.60, Universal Music Group NV 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Media - Diversified companies is 3.60, based on 757 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. Universal Music Group NV's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 24.80% is 588.9% 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 Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Music Group NV's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 24.80%, which is 464% above median its own 10-year median of 4.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Music Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.41, compared to a current price of €14.94 — trading 45.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 24.80%, which is 464% above median its 10-year median of 4.40 and 588.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.60. Universal Music Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 24.80% as of Jun. 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €14.94 is trading 45.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.41.
GuruFocus considers Universal Music Group NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:UMGA:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 24.80% (464% above median its 10-year median of 4.40)
GF Value™: €27.41 vs. price of €14.94 (45.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 588.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#178 of 757)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:UMGA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Music Group NV is the world's largest music entertainment company, operating through three main segments: recorded music, music publishing, and merchandising and other. The recorded music division houses numerous labels, including Interscope, Capitol, Motown, Def Jam, Republic, and Verve, and represents a broad roster of artists across genres and territories. Its publishing arm, Universal Music Publishing Group, owns or administers millions of songs and generates royalties for songwriters and composers. The merchandising segment sells artist-branded goods and operates direct-to-consumer platforms. Universal generates revenue primarily from streaming and subscription services, physical and digital sales, licensing for film, television, advertising, and games, live performance income, and publishing royalties. Headquartered in Hilversum, Netherlands, the company operates globally across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and other regions, serving artists, songwriters, and partners worldwide.
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