PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 2.40% (As of Mar. 2026) — 60% Below Median

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FRA:PC6 PetroChina Co Ltd FRA:PC6
78 GF Score
Price €1.06
GF Value €0.86
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is PetroChina Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

PetroChina Co FRA:PC6 -0.89% 78 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:PC6 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 821 Oil & Gas companies, PetroChina Co ranks better than 52.98% on this metric.

PetroChina Co's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.05.

During the past 12 months, PetroChina Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -6.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% 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 PetroChina Co was 23.70% per year. The lowest was -10.90% per year. And the median was 6.00% per year.


PetroChina Co  (FRA:PC6) 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.


PetroChina Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


FRA:PC6 vs XOM, CVX: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, PetroChina 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.


PetroChina Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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PetroChina 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 2.40% mean?
PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 2.40% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for PetroChina Co and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 6.00. According to the industry distribution chart, PetroChina Co ranks #386 out of 821 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is PetroChina Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
PetroChina Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 2.40% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. The Oil & Gas industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.00. PetroChina Co's value of 2.40% is 140% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PetroChina Co ranks #386 out of 821 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PetroChina Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PetroChina Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, PetroChina Co ranks #386 out of 821 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts PetroChina Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.00. PetroChina Co's value of 2.40% is 140% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 1.00, PetroChina 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Oil & Gas companies is 1.00, based on 821 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. PetroChina Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 2.40% is 140% 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 PetroChina Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PetroChina Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.40%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PetroChina Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.86, compared to a current price of €1.06 — trading 23.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.40%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 140% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. PetroChina Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.40% 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 PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroChina Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.06 is trading 23.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.86. GuruFocus considers PetroChina Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PC6:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 2.40% (60% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: €0.86 vs. price of €1.06 (23.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 140% above the Oil & Gas median (#386 of 821)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PC6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PetroChina Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address No. 9 Dongzhimen North Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100007
PetroChina, the national champion that inherited the majority of Chinese onshore oil and gas assets, has developed into an international supermajor. In 2025, it produced more than 1.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent of oil and gas, and processed 1.4 billion barrels of crude oil. It also has more than 22,000 service stations. The fluctuations in the prices of crude oil, refined products, chemical products, and natural gas have a significant impact on PetroChina's revenue. State-owned China National Petroleum Corp is PetroChina's controlling shareholder with a stake of more than 82%.
78GF Score

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