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FirstServiceFSV -1.82%82 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 12.50. GuruFocus rates FSV with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $197.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,377 Real Estate companies, FirstService ranks better than 68.34% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, FirstService's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 16.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 15.90% 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 FirstService was 31.60% per year. The lowest was -22.20% per year. And the median was 12.50% 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.
FirstService 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
FSV vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, FirstService'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.
FirstService 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, FirstService's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FirstService'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 16.40% mean?
FirstService (FSV) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.40% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for FirstService and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 12.50. According to the industry distribution chart, FirstService ranks #436 out of 1377 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is FirstService's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
FirstService's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.40% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 12.50. The Real Estate industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.80. FirstService's value of 16.40% is 182.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FirstService ranks #436 out of 1377 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FirstService has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FirstService's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, FirstService ranks #436 out of 1377 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts FirstService in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.80. FirstService's value of 16.40% is 182.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.50 vs. the industry median of 5.80, FirstService 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 Real Estate company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Real Estate companies is 5.80, based on 1,377 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. FirstService's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.40% is 182.8% 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 FirstService and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FirstService's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.40%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 12.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FirstService stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstService (FSV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $197.59, compared to a current price of $148.46 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.40%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 12.50 and 182.8% above the Real Estate industry median of 5.80. FirstService's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 FirstService (FSV), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.40% 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 FirstService (FSV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstService stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $148.46 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $197.59.
GuruFocus considers FirstService to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FSV:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 16.40% (31% above median its 10-year median of 12.50)
GF Value™: $197.59 vs. price of $148.46 (24.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 182.8% above the Real Estate median (#436 of 1377)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FirstService Corp is engaged in outsourcing property services. The company operates in two business divisions: FirstService Residential and FirstService Brands. FirstService Residential has service contracts to manage thousands of residential communities, including high and low-rise condominiums and co-operatives. FirstService Brands generates the majority of the company's revenue and provides property services to residential and commercial customers through the following brands: California Closets; Paul Davis Restoration; CertaPro Painters, Floor Coverings International, and Pillar to Post Home Inspectors. The company earns the majority of its revenue in the United States, with the remaining revenue generated in Canada.
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