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Crown HoldingsFRA:CWN 85 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.50% as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 6.20. GuruFocus rates FRA:CWN with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €91.48. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 361 Packaging & Containers companies, Crown Holdings ranks better than 57.34% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Crown Holdings's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 22.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 24.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% 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 Crown Holdings was 82.10% per year. The lowest was -41.80% per year. And the median was 6.20% 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.
Crown Holdings 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:CWN vs AVY, BALL, SON: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Crown Holdings'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.
Crown Holdings 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crown Holdings's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crown Holdings'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 5.50% mean?
Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.50% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Crown Holdings and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 6.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #154 out of 361 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Crown Holdings' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Crown Holdings' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.50% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 6.20. The Packaging & Containers industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.90. Crown Holdings' value of 5.50% is 89.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #154 out of 361 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Crown Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Holdings' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to AVY and BALL?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #154 out of 361 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Crown Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.90. Crown Holdings' value of 5.50% is 89.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.20 vs. the industry median of 2.90, Crown Holdings 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.90, based on 361 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. Crown Holdings's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.50% is 89.7% 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 Crown Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crown Holdings's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.50%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 6.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crown Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.50%. The stock's GF Value™ is €91.48, compared to a current price of €102.00 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.50%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 6.20 and 89.7% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.90. Crown Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.50% as of Jun. 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 Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €102.00 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €91.48.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CWN:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 5.50% (11% below median its 10-year median of 6.20)
GF Value™: €91.48 vs. price of €102.00 (11.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.7% above the Packaging & Containers median (#154 of 361)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CWN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crown Holdings Inc is a producer of metal packaging. The company manufactures beverage cans, metal food cans, and closures, as well as aerosol cans. With the purchase of Signode, the company also has a presence in a wide variety of protective transport packaging. Although it's headquartered in the United States, the vast majority of Crown's sales come from its operations in Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia.
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