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Copa HoldingsCPA +1.01%77 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.90% as of Jun. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 14.45. GuruFocus rates CPA with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $118.43 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Transportation companies, Copa Holdings ranks better than 75.63% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Copa Holdings's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -0.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 17.90% 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 Copa Holdings was 45.60% per year. The lowest was -6.60% per year. And the median was 14.45% per year.
Copa Holdings (NYSE:CPA) 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.
Copa Holdings 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CPA vs ALK, SKYW, ALGT: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Copa Holdings'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.
Copa Holdings 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Copa Holdings's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Copa Holdings's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Copa Holdings 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 17.90% mean?
Copa Holdings (CPA) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 17.90% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Copa Holdings and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 14.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Copa Holdings ranks #212 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Copa Holdings' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Copa Holdings' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 17.90% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 14.45. The Transportation industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.70. Copa Holdings' value of 17.90% is 280.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Copa Holdings ranks #212 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Copa Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Copa Holdings' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to ALK and SKYW?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Copa Holdings ranks #212 out of 870 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Copa Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.70. Copa Holdings' value of 17.90% is 280.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.45 vs. the industry median of 4.70, Copa Holdings 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 Transportation company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 4.70, based on 870 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. Copa Holdings's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 17.90% is 280.9% 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 Copa Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Copa Holdings's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.90%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 14.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Copa Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Copa Holdings (CPA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $118.43, compared to a current price of $135.86 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.90%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 14.45 and 280.9% above the Transportation industry median of 4.70. Copa Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 Copa Holdings (CPA), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.90% 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 Copa Holdings (CPA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Copa Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $135.86 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $118.43.
GuruFocus considers Copa Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CPA:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 17.90% (24% above median its 10-year median of 14.45)
GF Value™: $118.43 vs. price of $135.86 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 280.9% above the Transportation median (#212 of 870)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Copa Holdings SA is a provider of airline passenger and cargo services through its subsidiaries. The company operates through the air transportation segment. It offers international air transportation for passengers, cargo, and mail, operating from its Panama City hub in the Republic of Panama, and domestic and international air transportation for passengers, cargo, and mail with a point-to-point route network through Copa Colombia, a Colombian air carrier. The company's geographical segments are North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It derives the maximum revenue from North America.
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