FCEL (FuelCell Energy) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 16.30% (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median

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FCEL FuelCell Energy Inc FCEL
58 GF Score
Price $22.37
GF Value $6.97
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is FuelCell Energy 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

FuelCell Energy FCEL +9.90% 58 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.30% as of Apr. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 16.25. GuruFocus rates FCEL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,594 Industrial Products companies, FuelCell Energy ranks better than 70.62% on this metric.

FuelCell Energy's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-1.18.

During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 16.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 40.00% 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 FuelCell Energy was 69.50% per year. The lowest was -336.90% per year. And the median was 16.25% per year.


FuelCell Energy  (NAS:FCEL) 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.


FuelCell Energy 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


FCEL vs PLPC, ENR, TE: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, FuelCell Energy'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.


FuelCell Energy 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, FuelCell Energy's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

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


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FuelCell Energy 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 16.30% mean?
FuelCell Energy (FCEL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.30% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for FuelCell Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.25. According to the industry distribution chart, FuelCell Energy ranks #762 out of 2594 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is FuelCell Energy's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
FuelCell Energy's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.30% is near median its 10-year median of 16.25. The Industrial Products industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.45. FuelCell Energy's value of 16.30% is 266.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FuelCell Energy ranks #762 out of 2594 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FuelCell Energy has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FuelCell Energy's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to PLPC and ENR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, FuelCell Energy ranks #762 out of 2594 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts FuelCell Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.45. FuelCell Energy's value of 16.30% is 266.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.25 vs. the industry median of 4.45, FuelCell Energy 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 4.45, based on 2,594 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. FuelCell Energy's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.30% is 266.3% 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 FuelCell Energy and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FuelCell Energy's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FuelCell Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FuelCell Energy (FCEL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.97, compared to a current price of $22.37 — trading 220.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.25 and 266.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.45. FuelCell Energy's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 FuelCell Energy (FCEL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.30% as of Apr. 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 FuelCell Energy (FCEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FuelCell Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $22.37 is trading 220.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.97. GuruFocus considers FuelCell Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FCEL:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 16.30% (near median its 10-year median of 16.25)
  • GF Value™: $6.97 vs. price of $22.37 (220.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 266.3% above the Industrial Products median (#762 of 2594)

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


FuelCell Energy Business Description

Address 3 Great Pasture Road, Danbury, CT, USA, 06810
FuelCell Energy Inc is a clean energy technology company engaged in the development, design, production, and servicing of high temperature fuel cells for clean electric power generation. The Company provides proprietary molten carbonate fuel cell systems that generate electricity electrochemically with ultra low emissions and high efficiency, and operates as a solutions provider managing the design, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of its systems under long term power purchase, service, and engineering procurement agreements. The Company serves utilities, data centers, and commercial and industrial customers, and operates in the United States, South Korea, Europe, and Canada, with maximum revenue generated from the United States.
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