Dolphin Drilling AS (FRA:5DP) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -69.10% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:5DP Dolphin Drilling AS FRA:5DP
40 GF Score
Price €0.22
GF Value €0.34
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Dolphin Drilling AS 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Dolphin Drilling AS FRA:5DP 40 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -69.10% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:5DP with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.34 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 820 Oil & Gas companies, Dolphin Drilling AS ranks worse than 97.32% on this metric.

Dolphin Drilling AS's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.05.

During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -69.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 26.40% 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 Dolphin Drilling AS was 79.70% per year. The lowest was -69.10% per year. And the median was -0.90% per year.


Dolphin Drilling AS  (FRA:5DP) 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.


Dolphin Drilling AS 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


FRA:5DP vs NE, RIG, VAL: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Dolphin Drilling AS'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.


Dolphin Drilling AS 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dolphin Drilling AS's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dolphin Drilling AS's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Dolphin Drilling AS 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 -69.10% mean?
Dolphin Drilling AS (FRA:5DP) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -69.10% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Dolphin Drilling AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dolphin Drilling AS ranks #798 out of 820 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 97.3%.
Is Dolphin Drilling AS's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Dolphin Drilling AS's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -69.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Dolphin Drilling AS ranks #798 out of 820 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dolphin Drilling AS has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dolphin Drilling AS's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dolphin Drilling AS ranks #798 out of 820 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Dolphin Drilling AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.95. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Oil & Gas companies is 0.95, based on 820 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. 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 Dolphin Drilling AS and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dolphin Drilling AS's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -69.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dolphin Drilling AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolphin Drilling AS (FRA:5DP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.34, compared to a current price of €0.22 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -69.10%. Dolphin Drilling AS's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Dolphin Drilling AS (FRA:5DP), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -69.10% 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 Dolphin Drilling AS (FRA:5DP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolphin Drilling AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.22 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.34. GuruFocus considers Dolphin Drilling AS to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5DP:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -69.10%
  • GF Value™: €0.34 vs. price of €0.22 (35.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5DP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dolphin Drilling AS Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges DDRIL:Norway
Address Vestre Svanholmen 12, Sandnes, NOR, 4313
Dolphin Drilling AS is organised into one segment; drilling services to the offshore oil and gas offshore industry. The company has presence in United Kingdom, India, Nigeria, Norway, and Others. The company generates majority of revenue from India.
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