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DeluxeDLX -4.14%68 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 5.90. GuruFocus rates DLX with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 477 Conglomerates companies, Deluxe ranks worse than 61.64% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Deluxe's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 13.20% 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 Deluxe was 26.10% per year. The lowest was -26.00% per year. And the median was 5.90% 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.
Deluxe 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
DLX vs TTI, MATW, CODI: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Deluxe'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.
Deluxe 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Deluxe's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deluxe'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 0.90% mean?
Deluxe (DLX) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.90% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Deluxe and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 5.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Deluxe ranks #294 out of 477 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is Deluxe's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Deluxe's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.90% is 85% below median its 10-year median of 5.90. The Conglomerates industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.20. Deluxe's value of 0.90% is 87.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deluxe ranks #294 out of 477 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Deluxe has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deluxe's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to TTI and MATW?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Deluxe ranks #294 out of 477 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Deluxe in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.20. Deluxe's value of 0.90% is 87.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.90 vs. the industry median of 7.20, Deluxe 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 Conglomerates company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Conglomerates companies is 7.20, based on 477 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. Deluxe's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.90% is 87.5% 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 Deluxe and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deluxe's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.90%, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 5.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deluxe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deluxe (DLX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.75, compared to a current price of $25.01 — trading 33.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.90%, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 5.90 and 87.5% below the Conglomerates industry median of 7.20. Deluxe's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Deluxe (DLX), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.90% 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 Deluxe (DLX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deluxe stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.01 is trading 33.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.75.
GuruFocus considers Deluxe to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DLX:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 0.90% (85% below median its 10-year median of 5.90)
GF Value™: $18.75 vs. price of $25.01 (33.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.5% below the Conglomerates median (#294 of 477)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deluxe Corp is principally a payments and data company. Its reportable segments are: Merchant Services, B2B Payments, Data Solutions, and Print. Maximum revenue is derived from its Print segment, which provides printed personal and business checks, business essentials, as well as branded promotional, print, apparel, and digital storefront solutions. The Merchant Services segment provides electronic credit and debit card authorization, payment systems, and processing services. The B2B segment offers treasury management solutions, integrated accounts payable disbursements, and fraud and security services, and the Data Solutions segment offers data, analytics, and marketing services, as well as financial institution profitability reporting and business incorporation services.
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