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Alaska Air GroupHAM:ALK +0.27%81 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 28.70% as of Jun. 2026, which is 463% above its 10-year median of 5.10. GuruFocus rates HAM:ALK with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €51.10. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Transportation companies, Alaska Air Group ranks better than 85.16% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Alaska Air Group's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -78.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 28.70% 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 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Alaska Air Group was 115.80% per year. The lowest was -147.80% per year. And the median was 5.10% per year.
Alaska Air Group (HAM:ALK) 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.
Alaska Air Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
HAM:ALK vs CPA, SKYW, ALGT: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Alaska Air Group'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.
Alaska Air Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Alaska Air Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alaska Air Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Alaska Air Group 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 28.70% mean?
Alaska Air Group (HAM:ALK) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 28.70% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Alaska Air Group and its competitors. This is 463% above median its historical median of 5.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #129 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Alaska Air Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Alaska Air Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 28.70% is 463% above median its 10-year median of 5.10. The Transportation industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.90. Alaska Air Group's value of 28.70% is 485.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #129 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alaska Air Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alaska Air Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to CPA and SKYW?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #129 out of 869 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Alaska Air Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.90. Alaska Air Group's value of 28.70% is 485.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.10 vs. the industry median of 4.90, Alaska Air Group 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 Transportation company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 4.90, based on 869 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. Alaska Air Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 28.70% is 485.7% 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 Alaska Air Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alaska Air Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 28.70%, which is 463% above median its own 10-year median of 5.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alaska Air Group stock overvalued right now?
Alaska Air Group (HAM:ALK) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 28.70%. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.10, compared to a current price of €40.69 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 28.70%, which is 463% above median its 10-year median of 5.10 and 485.7% above the Transportation industry median of 4.90. Alaska Air Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Alaska Air Group (HAM:ALK), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 28.70% 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 Alaska Air Group (HAM:ALK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alaska Air Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €40.69 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €51.10.
Key valuation signals for HAM:ALK:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 28.70% (463% above median its 10-year median of 5.10)
GF Value™: €51.10 vs. price of €40.69 (20.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 485.7% above the Transportation median (#129 of 869)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:ALK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alaska Air Group Inc operates two airlines, Alaska and Horizon, in three operating segments. The Alaska Airlines segment includes scheduled air transportation on Alaska's Boeing and Airbus jet aircraft for passengers and cargo throughout the U.S., and in parts of Mexico and Costa Rica. The Regional segment includes Horizon's and other third-party carriers' scheduled air transportation for passengers across a shorter distance network within the U.S. and Canada under capacity purchase agreements. The Hawaiian Airlines segment includes scheduled air transportation on Hawaiian's Boeing and Airbus aircraft for passengers and cargo. It earns revenues from Passenger tickets, including ticket breakage and net of taxes and fees, Passenger ancillary, and Mileage Plan passenger revenue.
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