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FTAI AviationFTAI -1.56%88 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 54.00% as of Jun. 2026, which is 119% above its 10-year median of 24.70. GuruFocus rates FTAI with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $240.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Aerospace & Defense companies, FTAI Aviation ranks better than 88.56% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, FTAI Aviation's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 54.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 25.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 27.40% 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 FTAI Aviation was 112.20% per year. The lowest was -17.20% per year. And the median was 24.70% 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.
FTAI Aviation 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
FTAI vs WWD, CW, ARXS: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, FTAI Aviation'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.
FTAI Aviation 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, FTAI Aviation's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FTAI Aviation'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 54.00% mean?
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 54.00% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for FTAI Aviation and its competitors. This is 119% above median its historical median of 24.70. According to the industry distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #31 out of 271 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is FTAI Aviation's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
FTAI Aviation's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 54.00% is 119% above median its 10-year median of 24.70. The Aerospace & Defense industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.20. FTAI Aviation's value of 54.00% is 309.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #31 out of 271 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FTAI Aviation has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FTAI Aviation's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to WWD and CW?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #31 out of 271 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places FTAI Aviation in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.20. FTAI Aviation's value of 54.00% is 309.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.70 vs. the industry median of 13.20, FTAI Aviation 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Aerospace & Defense companies is 13.20, based on 271 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. FTAI Aviation's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 54.00% is 309.1% 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 FTAI Aviation and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FTAI Aviation's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 54.00%, which is 119% above median its own 10-year median of 24.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FTAI Aviation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTAI Aviation (FTAI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $240.88, compared to a current price of $196.41 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 54.00%, which is 119% above median its 10-year median of 24.70 and 309.1% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 13.20. FTAI Aviation's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 FTAI Aviation (FTAI), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 54.00% 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 FTAI Aviation (FTAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTAI Aviation stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $196.41 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $240.88.
GuruFocus considers FTAI Aviation to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FTAI:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 54.00% (119% above median its 10-year median of 24.70)
GF Value™: $240.88 vs. price of $196.41 (18.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 309.1% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#31 of 271)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FTAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FTAI Aviation Ltd is an independent engine maintenance platform focused on the CFM56-5B, CFM56-7B, and V2500 aircraft engines, which power the 737NG and A320ceo aircraft. The company repairs and rebuilds engines in its maintenance facilities and with joint venture partners, and sells or leases engines through its proprietary Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) model under the Aerospace Products segment, which earns maximum revenue from North America and develops, repairs/refurbishes, and sells aircraft engines and aftermarket components. It also operates an Aviation Leasing segment, owning and managing a portfolio of on- and off-lease aircraft and engines, including engine transfers for rebuilding and sales.
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