CLRO (ClearOne) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -2.50% (As of Mar. 2026)

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CLRO ClearOne Inc CLRO
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Price $7.30
GF Value $1.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is ClearOne 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

ClearOne CLRO +1.25% 28 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -2.50% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CLRO with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,027 Hardware companies, ClearOne ranks worse than 57.23% on this metric.

ClearOne's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.25.

During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -2.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% 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 ClearOne was 138.40% per year. The lowest was -34.50% per year. And the median was 25.80% per year.


ClearOne  (NAS:CLRO) 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.


ClearOne 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


CLRO vs VISL, SYNX, CMBMF: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, ClearOne'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.


ClearOne 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ClearOne's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ClearOne 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 -2.50% mean?
ClearOne (CLRO) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -2.50% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for ClearOne and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ClearOne ranks #1160 out of 2027 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is ClearOne's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
ClearOne's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -2.50%. Based on the distribution chart, ClearOne ranks #1160 out of 2027 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ClearOne has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ClearOne's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to VISL and SYNX?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ClearOne ranks #1160 out of 2027 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places ClearOne in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.60. 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 Hardware company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Hardware companies is 1.60, based on 2,027 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 ClearOne and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ClearOne's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -2.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ClearOne stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ClearOne (CLRO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.41, compared to a current price of $7.30 — trading 417.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -2.50%. ClearOne's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 ClearOne (CLRO), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -2.50% 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 ClearOne (CLRO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ClearOne stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.30 is trading 417.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.41. GuruFocus considers ClearOne to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CLRO:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -2.50%
  • GF Value™: $1.41 vs. price of $7.30 (417.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 4 warning signs

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


ClearOne Business Description

Address 5225 Wiley Post Way, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 84116
ClearOne Inc is currently engaged in activities that consist solely of fulfilling warranty and technical support obligations on legacy products, evaluating potential Strategic Transactions, managing and liquidating remaining assets of the company's legacy operating business, collecting accounts receivable and recovering prepaid assets, satisfying outstanding liabilities, and maintaining public-company compliance.
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