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During the past 12 months, ALA SpA's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 43.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 39.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 24.90% 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 ALA SpA was 39.60% per year. The lowest was 11.80% per year. And the median was 20.55% per year.
ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) 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.
ALA SpA 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:8WD vs GWW, FAST, FERG: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, ALA SpA'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.
ALA SpA 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, ALA SpA's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ALA SpA'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 39.60% mean?
ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 39.60% as of Jun. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for ALA SpA and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 20.55. Over the past decade, ALA SpA's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 11.80 to 39.60.
Is ALA SpA's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
ALA SpA's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 39.60% is 93% above median its 10-year median of 20.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.80 to a high of 39.60. The Industrial Distribution industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.40. ALA SpA's value of 39.60% is 1550% above this industry median. Overall, ALA SpA has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALA SpA's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to GWW and FAST?
ALA SpA's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 39.60% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.40. ALA SpA's value of 39.60% is 1550% above this benchmark. Historically, ALA SpA's own 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 11.80 to 39.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.55 vs. the industry median of 2.40, ALA SpA 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 Distribution company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.40, based on 136 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. ALA SpA's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 39.60% is 1550% 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 ALA SpA and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALA SpA's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 39.60%, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 20.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ALA SpA stock overvalued right now?
ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 39.60%. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.35, compared to a current price of €36.00 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 39.60%, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 20.55 and 1550% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.40. ALA SpA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 ALA SpA (FRA:8WD), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 39.60% as of Jun. 2025. 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 ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALA SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €36.00 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.35.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8WD:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 39.60% (93% above median its 10-year median of 20.55)
GF Value™: €30.35 vs. price of €36.00 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1550% above the Industrial Distribution median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8WD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ALA SpA is a distributor and supply chain solutions provider to the industrial markets. It is involved in the distribution of components and equipment for use in the civil and military aeronautical sectors. The company also offers integrated logistics services for the rail, energy, and marine sectors. Its various product offerings include power systems, oxygen systems, gate valves, protection valves, fasteners, regulators, and others. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its business in Italy and the rest from other parts of the European Union and other regions.
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