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Friedman IndustriesFRD +3.14%70 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.60. GuruFocus rates FRD with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 525 Steel companies, Friedman Industries ranks better than 59.62% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Friedman Industries's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 161.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% 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 Friedman Industries was 67.10% per year. The lowest was -46.10% per year. And the median was 2.60% 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.
Friedman Industries 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
FRD vs MSB, INHD, LUD: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Friedman Industries'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.
Friedman Industries 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Friedman Industries's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Friedman Industries'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 2.60% mean?
Friedman Industries (FRD) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 2.60% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Friedman Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Friedman Industries ranks #212 out of 525 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is Friedman Industries' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Friedman Industries' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 2.60% is near median its 10-year median of 2.60. Based on the distribution chart, Friedman Industries ranks #212 out of 525 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Friedman Industries has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Friedman Industries' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to MSB and INHD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Friedman Industries ranks #212 out of 525 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Friedman Industries in the upper half of its industry. 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 Steel company?
A good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Steel industry context. 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 Friedman Industries and its competitors. Friedman Industries's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Friedman Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Friedman Industries (FRD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.68, compared to a current price of $45.78 — trading 71.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.60. Friedman Industries' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Friedman Industries (FRD), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.60% 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 Friedman Industries (FRD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Friedman Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $45.78 is trading 71.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.68.
GuruFocus considers Friedman Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRD:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 2.60% (near median its 10-year median of 2.60)
GF Value™: $26.68 vs. price of $45.78 (71.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Friedman Industries Inc is a manufacturer and processor of metals and operates in two reportable segments: flat-roll products and tubular products. The flat-roll product segment consists of flat-roll processing facilities located in Hickman, Arkansas; Decatur, Alabama; Miami, Florida; East Chicago, Indiana; Granite City, Illinois and Sinton, Texas and a flat-roll distribution facility located in Orlando, Florida. The tubular product segment consists of the Company's Texas Tubular Products division (TTP) located in Lone Star, Texas. TTP operates two electric resistance welded pipe mills with a combined outside diameter (OD). Its products are flat-roll products and tubular products.
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