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HealthStreamHSTM +2.17%77 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 13.00. GuruFocus rates HSTM with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 526 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, HealthStream ranks worse than 52.47% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, HealthStream's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 14.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% 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 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of HealthStream was 92.00% per year. The lowest was 1.80% per year. And the median was 13.00% 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.
HealthStream 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
HSTM vs TALK, PHR, GDRX: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Health Information Services subindustry, HealthStream'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.
HealthStream 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, HealthStream's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HealthStream'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 8.80% mean?
HealthStream (HSTM) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 8.80% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for HealthStream and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 13.00. Over the past decade, HealthStream's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 1.80 to 92.00. According to the industry distribution chart, HealthStream ranks #276 out of 526 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is HealthStream's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
HealthStream's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 8.80% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 13.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.80 to a high of 92.00. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.20. HealthStream's value of 8.80% is 13.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HealthStream ranks #276 out of 526 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HealthStream has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HealthStream's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to TALK and PHR?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, HealthStream ranks #276 out of 526 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places HealthStream in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.20. HealthStream's value of 8.80% is 13.7% below this benchmark. Historically, HealthStream's own 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 1.80 to 92.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.00 vs. the industry median of 10.20, HealthStream has consistently been below 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 10.20, based on 526 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. HealthStream's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 8.80% is 13.7% below 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 HealthStream and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HealthStream's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 13.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HealthStream stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HealthStream (HSTM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.53, compared to a current price of $28.72 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 13.00 and 13.7% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 10.20. HealthStream's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 HealthStream (HSTM), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80% 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 HealthStream (HSTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HealthStream stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.72 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.53.
GuruFocus considers HealthStream to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HSTM:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 8.80% (32% below median its 10-year median of 13.00)
GF Value™: $31.53 vs. price of $28.72 (8.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.7% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#276 of 526)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HealthStream Inc provides SaaS based applications for healthcare organizations all designed to improve business and clinical outcomes by supporting the people who deliver patient care. The company is focused on helping individuals and organizations in healthcare meet their ongoing learning, clinical development, credentialing, and scheduling needs. It also provides its solutions to nursing schools and nursing students.
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