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CelesticaCLS +1.05%85 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 47.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 339% above its 10-year median of 10.85. GuruFocus rates CLS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $130.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,030 Hardware companies, Celestica ranks better than 91.43% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Celestica's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 74.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 47.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 42.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 21.50% 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 Celestica was 49.90% per year. The lowest was -34.10% per year. And the median was 10.85% 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.
Celestica 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CLS vs APH, GLW, TEL: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Celestica'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.
Celestica 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Celestica's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Celestica'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 47.60% mean?
Celestica (CLS) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 47.60% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Celestica and its competitors. This is 339% above median its historical median of 10.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Celestica ranks #174 out of 2030 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Celestica's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Celestica's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 47.60% is 339% above median its 10-year median of 10.85. The Hardware industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.60. Celestica's value of 47.60% is 2875% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Celestica ranks #174 out of 2030 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Celestica has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celestica's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Celestica ranks #174 out of 2030 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Celestica in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.60. Celestica's value of 47.60% is 2875% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.85 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Celestica 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 Hardware company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Hardware companies is 1.60, based on 2,030 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. Celestica's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 47.60% is 2875% 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 Celestica 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. Celestica's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 47.60%, which is 339% above median its own 10-year median of 10.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celestica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica (CLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $130.60, compared to a current price of $317.83 — trading 143.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 47.60%, which is 339% above median its 10-year median of 10.85 and 2875% above the Hardware industry median of 1.60. Celestica's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Celestica (CLS), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 47.60% 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 Celestica (CLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $317.83 is trading 143.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $130.60.
GuruFocus considers Celestica to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLS:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 47.60% (339% above median its 10-year median of 10.85)
GF Value™: $130.60 vs. price of $317.83 (143.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2875% above the Hardware median (#174 of 2030)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Celestica Inc offers supply chain solutions. The company has two operating and reportable segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity & Cloud Solutions (CCS). The ATS segment consists of the ATS end market and is comprised of the Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, health tech, and Capital Equipment businesses. Its Capital Equipment business is comprised of the semiconductor, display, and robotics equipment businesses, and the CCS segment consists of Communications and Enterprise end markets, The Enterprise end market is comprised of its servers and storage businesses. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Connectivity & Cloud Solutions segment.
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