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During the past 12 months, Golden Entertainment's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -36.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -18.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 16.50% 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 Golden Entertainment was 214.80% per year. The lowest was -86.20% per year. And the median was 6.10% per year.
Golden Entertainment (NAS:GDEN) 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.
Golden Entertainment 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
GDEN vs BALY, MSC, FLL: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Golden Entertainment'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.
Golden Entertainment 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Golden Entertainment's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Golden Entertainment's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Golden Entertainment 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 -18.40% mean?
Golden Entertainment (GDEN) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -18.40% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Golden Entertainment and its competitors.
Is Golden Entertainment's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Golden Entertainment's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -18.40%. Overall, Golden Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Golden Entertainment's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to BALY and MSC?
Golden Entertainment's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -18.40% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.70. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.70, based on 643 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. 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 Golden Entertainment and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Golden Entertainment's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -18.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Golden Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Golden Entertainment (GDEN) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -18.40%. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.99, compared to a current price of $28.55 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -18.40%. Golden Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Golden Entertainment (GDEN), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -18.40% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Golden Entertainment (GDEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golden Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.55 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.99.
Key valuation signals for GDEN:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -18.40%
GF Value™: $27.99 vs. price of $28.55 (2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GDEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Golden Entertainment Inc is a U.S. based company that focuses on distributed gaming, casino, and resort operations. Its reportable segments are Nevada Casino Resorts, Nevada Locals Casinos, Nevada Taverns. The majority of the revenue for the company is generated from its Nevada Casino Resorts segment, which is comprised of destination casino resort properties offering a variety of food and beverage outlets, entertainment venues, and other amenities.
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