Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
GFL EnvironmentalGFL -1.97%63 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 5.40. GuruFocus rates GFL with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 203 Waste Management companies, GFL Environmental ranks better than 52.22% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, GFL Environmental's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -2.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 31.70% 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 10 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of GFL Environmental was 100.90% per year. The lowest was -9.70% per year. And the median was 5.40% 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.
GFL Environmental 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
GFL vs CLH, CWST, SGLA: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, GFL Environmental'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.
GFL Environmental 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, GFL Environmental's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GFL Environmental'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 6.20% mean?
GFL Environmental (GFL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.20% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for GFL Environmental and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 5.40. According to the industry distribution chart, GFL Environmental ranks #97 out of 203 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is GFL Environmental's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
GFL Environmental's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.20% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 5.40. The Waste Management industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.50. GFL Environmental's value of 6.20% is 12.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GFL Environmental ranks #97 out of 203 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GFL Environmental has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GFL Environmental's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to CLH and CWST?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, GFL Environmental ranks #97 out of 203 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts GFL Environmental in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.50. GFL Environmental's value of 6.20% is 12.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.40 vs. the industry median of 5.50, GFL Environmental 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 Waste Management company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Waste Management companies is 5.50, based on 203 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. GFL Environmental's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.20% is 12.7% 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 GFL Environmental and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GFL Environmental's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.20%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 5.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GFL Environmental stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GFL Environmental (GFL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.14, compared to a current price of $42.87 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.20%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 5.40 and 12.7% above the Waste Management industry median of 5.50. GFL Environmental's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 GFL Environmental (GFL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.20% 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 GFL Environmental (GFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GFL Environmental stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $42.87 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $45.14.
GuruFocus considers GFL Environmental to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GFL:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 6.20% (15% above median its 10-year median of 5.40)
GF Value™: $45.14 vs. price of $42.87 (5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.7% above the Waste Management median (#97 of 203)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GFL Environmental Inc is an environmental services company. Its offerings include non-hazardous solid waste management, infrastructure, soil remediation, and liquid waste management services. Its solid waste management business line, which generates the majority of the revenue, consists of the collection, transportation, transfer, recycling, and disposal of non-hazardous solid waste. Its Environmental Services business line includes liquid waste and soil remediation. The company's geographical segments are Canada and the United States. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the United States.
63GF Score
Get the complete analysis for GFL
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
GFL has been successfully added to your 
