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FirstGroupFGROF 76 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 7.70. GuruFocus rates FGROF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.78. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Transportation companies, FirstGroup ranks better than 50.86% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 15.20% 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 FirstGroup was 62.70% per year. The lowest was -26.30% per year. And the median was 7.70% 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.
FirstGroup 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
FGROF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, FirstGroup'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.
FirstGroup 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FirstGroup's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FirstGroup'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 5.20% mean?
FirstGroup (FGROF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.20% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for FirstGroup and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 7.70. According to the industry distribution chart, FirstGroup ranks #427 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is FirstGroup's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
FirstGroup's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.20% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 7.70. The Transportation industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.80. FirstGroup's value of 5.20% is 8.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FirstGroup ranks #427 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FirstGroup has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FirstGroup's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FirstGroup ranks #427 out of 869 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts FirstGroup in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.80. FirstGroup's value of 5.20% is 8.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.70 vs. the industry median of 4.80, FirstGroup 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 4.80, based on 869 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. FirstGroup's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.20% is 8.3% 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 FirstGroup and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FirstGroup's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.20%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 7.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FirstGroup stock overvalued right now?
FirstGroup (FGROF) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.20%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.78, compared to a current price of $2.38 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.20%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 7.70 and 8.3% above the Transportation industry median of 4.80. FirstGroup's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 FirstGroup (FGROF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.20% 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 FirstGroup (FGROF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstGroup stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.38 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.78.
Key valuation signals for FGROF:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 5.20% (32% below median its 10-year median of 7.70)
GF Value™: $2.78 vs. price of $2.38 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.3% above the Transportation median (#427 of 869)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FGROF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FirstGroup PLC is a passenger transportation company domiciled in the United Kingdom. The company organizes itself into segments: Greyhound, First Bus, and First Rail. The Greyhound segment operates intercity coaches in the United States and Canada. First Bus operates buses in the United Kingdom. First Rail operates passenger trains in the United Kingdom. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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