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ESABESAB +1.10%79 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 6.75. GuruFocus rates ESAB with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $114.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,598 Industrial Products companies, ESAB ranks better than 53.77% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, ESAB's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -6.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% 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 7 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of ESAB was 16.40% per year. The lowest was 3.90% per year. And the median was 6.75% 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.
ESAB 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
ESAB vs GPGI, CMC, WOR: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, ESAB'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.
ESAB 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ESAB's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ESAB'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 6.40% mean?
ESAB (ESAB) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.40% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for ESAB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.75. Over the past decade, ESAB's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 3.90 to 16.40. According to the industry distribution chart, ESAB ranks #1201 out of 2598 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is ESAB's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
ESAB's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.40% is near median its 10-year median of 6.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.90 to a high of 16.40. The Industrial Products industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.30. ESAB's value of 6.40% is 48.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ESAB ranks #1201 out of 2598 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ESAB has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ESAB's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to GPGI and CMC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ESAB ranks #1201 out of 2598 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts ESAB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.30. ESAB's value of 6.40% is 48.8% above this benchmark. Historically, ESAB's own 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 3.90 to 16.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.75 vs. the industry median of 4.30, ESAB 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Industrial Products companies is 4.30, based on 2,598 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. ESAB's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.40% is 48.8% 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 ESAB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESAB's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ESAB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESAB (ESAB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $114.61, compared to a current price of $86.53 — trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.75 and 48.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.30. ESAB's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 ESAB (ESAB), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.40% 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 ESAB (ESAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESAB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $86.53 is trading 24.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $114.61.
GuruFocus considers ESAB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ESAB:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 6.40% (near median its 10-year median of 6.75)
GF Value™: $114.61 vs. price of $86.53 (24.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1201 of 2598)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ESAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ESAB, spun off from Colfax in 2022, is a leading manufacturer of equipment and consumables used in welding, cutting, and joining applications. Alongside competitors Lincoln Electric and ITW's Miller brand, ESAB is one of the top three players in the welding space. ESAB generated roughly $2.8 billion in revenue in 2025.
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