Electronic Arts (FRA:ERT) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -3.80% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:ERT Electronic Arts Inc FRA:ERT
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Price €182.00
GF Value €139.69
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What is Electronic Arts 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Electronic Arts FRA:ERT -0.27% 77 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -3.80% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:ERT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €139.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 382 Interactive Media companies, Electronic Arts ranks worse than 67.54% on this metric.

Electronic Arts's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.30.

During the past 12 months, Electronic Arts's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -19.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -3.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% 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 Electronic Arts was 82.00% per year. The lowest was -38.70% per year. And the median was 11.15% per year.


Electronic Arts  (FRA:ERT) 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.


Electronic Arts 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


FRA:ERT vs TTWO, RBLX, NTES: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Electronic Arts'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.


Electronic Arts 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Electronic Arts's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Electronic Arts 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 -3.80% mean?
Electronic Arts (FRA:ERT) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -3.80% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Electronic Arts and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Electronic Arts ranks #258 out of 382 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Electronic Arts' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Electronic Arts' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -3.80%. Based on the distribution chart, Electronic Arts ranks #258 out of 382 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Electronic Arts has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electronic Arts' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to TTWO and RBLX?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Electronic Arts ranks #258 out of 382 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Electronic Arts in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.45. 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 Interactive Media company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Interactive Media companies is 9.45, based on 382 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 Electronic Arts and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Electronic Arts's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -3.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electronic Arts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electronic Arts (FRA:ERT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €139.69, compared to a current price of €182.00 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -3.80%. Electronic Arts' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Electronic Arts (FRA:ERT), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -3.80% 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 Electronic Arts (FRA:ERT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electronic Arts stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €182.00 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €139.69. GuruFocus considers Electronic Arts to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ERT:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -3.80%
  • GF Value™: €139.69 vs. price of €182.00 (30.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Electronic Arts Business Description

Address 209 Redwood Shores Parkway, Redwood City, CA, USA, 94065
Electronic Arts is one of the largest global developers and publishers of video games. Its most important franchises are the Madden NFL and FC soccer games, which it releases annually. In 2024, it also relaunched its American college football game. Other major franchises include Apex Legends, Battlefield, and The Sims. Typically, about three-quarters of the firm's sales are from in-game spending, with the remainder coming from initial game sales.
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