Japan Airlines Co (FRA:JAL) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 19.20% (As of Jun. 2026) — 574% Above Median

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FRA:JAL Japan Airlines Co Ltd FRA:JAL
81 GF Score
Price €16.14
GF Value €17.13
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Japan Airlines Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Japan Airlines Co FRA:JAL -1.04% 81 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 19.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 574% above its 10-year median of 2.85. GuruFocus rates FRA:JAL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 878 Transportation companies, Japan Airlines Co ranks better than 76.77% on this metric.

Japan Airlines Co's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.73.

During the past 12 months, Japan Airlines Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 19.20% 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 Japan Airlines Co was 544.10% per year. The lowest was -32.80% per year. And the median was 2.85% per year.


Japan Airlines Co  (FRA:JAL) 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.


Japan Airlines Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


FRA:JAL vs DAL, UAL, LUV: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Japan Airlines Co'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.


Japan Airlines Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Japan Airlines Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Airlines Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Japan Airlines Co 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 19.20% mean?
Japan Airlines Co (FRA:JAL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 19.20% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Japan Airlines Co and its competitors. This is 574% above median its historical median of 2.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #204 out of 878 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Japan Airlines Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Japan Airlines Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 19.20% is 574% above median its 10-year median of 2.85. The Transportation industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.70. Japan Airlines Co's value of 19.20% is 308.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #204 out of 878 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Airlines Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Airlines Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #204 out of 878 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Japan Airlines Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.70. Japan Airlines Co's value of 19.20% is 308.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.85 vs. the industry median of 4.70, Japan Airlines Co 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 4.70, based on 878 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. Japan Airlines Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 19.20% is 308.5% 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 Japan Airlines Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Airlines Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 19.20%, which is 574% above median its own 10-year median of 2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Airlines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airlines Co (FRA:JAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.13, compared to a current price of €16.14 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 19.20%, which is 574% above median its 10-year median of 2.85 and 308.5% above the Transportation industry median of 4.70. Japan Airlines Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Japan Airlines Co (FRA:JAL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 19.20% 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 Japan Airlines Co (FRA:JAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airlines Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €16.14 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.13. GuruFocus considers Japan Airlines Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:JAL:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 19.20% (574% above median its 10-year median of 2.85)
  • GF Value™: €17.13 vs. price of €16.14 (5.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 308.5% above the Transportation median (#204 of 878)

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


Japan Airlines Co Business Description

Address 2-4-11 Higashi-Shinagawa, Nomura Real Estate Building, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 140-8605
Japan Airlines Co Ltd is an international air transport services company. It offers scheduled and non-scheduled air transport services and aerial work services. The company operates large aircraft, medium-sized aircraft, small aircraft, and regional jets. The company is also engaged in the travel planning and sales business, which covers travel planning and sales, baggage delivery, system development and operation, ticketing systems for the travel industry, and credit card services related to air travel.
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