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.
ESS TechGWH +3.36%31 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 29.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 29.80. GuruFocus rates GWH with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.54 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,595 Industrial Products companies, ESS Tech ranks better than 83.78% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 29.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 19.10% 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 6 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of ESS Tech was 56.10% per year. The lowest was -31.00% per year. And the median was 29.80% 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.
ESS Tech 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
GWH vs EPOW, DFLI, SDST: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, ESS Tech'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.
ESS Tech 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ESS Tech's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ESS Tech'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 29.80% mean?
ESS Tech (GWH) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 29.80% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for ESS Tech and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.80. According to the industry distribution chart, ESS Tech ranks #421 out of 2595 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is ESS Tech's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
ESS Tech's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 29.80% is near median its 10-year median of 29.80. The Industrial Products industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50. ESS Tech's value of 29.80% is 562.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ESS Tech ranks #421 out of 2595 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ESS Tech has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ESS Tech's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to EPOW and DFLI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ESS Tech ranks #421 out of 2595 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places ESS Tech in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50. ESS Tech's value of 29.80% is 562.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.80 vs. the industry median of 4.50, ESS Tech 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 Industrial Products company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Industrial Products companies is 4.50, based on 2,595 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. ESS Tech's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 29.80% is 562.2% 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 ESS Tech and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESS Tech's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 29.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ESS Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESS Tech (GWH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.54, compared to a current price of $0.69 — trading 55.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 29.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.80 and 562.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.50. ESS Tech's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 ESS Tech (GWH), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 29.80% 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 ESS Tech (GWH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESS Tech stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.69 is trading 55.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.54.
GuruFocus considers ESS Tech to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GWH:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 29.80% (near median its 10-year median of 29.80)
GF Value™: $1.54 vs. price of $0.69 (55.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 562.2% above the Industrial Products median (#421 of 2595)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GWH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ESS Tech Inc is a long-duration energy storage company specializing in iron flow battery technology. It develops and manufactures long-duration energy storage systems based on iron flow battery technology. The company's batteries use earth-abundant materials, including iron, salt, and water, and are designed for high cycle life and recyclability. It operates as a single business operating segment, which includes all activities related to the design, engineering, and manufacturing of the company's long duration energy storage products. The company's revenue is derived from the sale of its energy storage products and from service contracts.
31GF Score
Get the complete analysis for GWH
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
GWH has been successfully added to your 
