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The Hershey CoHSY -0.25%74 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -6.80% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HSY with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $206.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,661 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Hershey Co ranks worse than 77.78% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, The Hershey Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -6.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% 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 The Hershey Co was 23.70% per year. The lowest was -7.90% per year. And the median was 10.10% per year.
The Hershey Co (NYSE:HSY) 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.
The Hershey Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
HSY vs TR, SOWG, RMCF: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, The Hershey Co'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.
The Hershey Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Hershey Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Hershey Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
The Hershey Co 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 -6.80% mean?
The Hershey Co (HSY) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -6.80% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for The Hershey Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #1292 out of 1661 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 77.8%.
Is The Hershey Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
The Hershey Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -6.80%. Based on the distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #1292 out of 1661 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Hershey Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hershey Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to TR and SOWG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #1292 out of 1661 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places The Hershey Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.00. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.00, based on 1,661 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 The Hershey Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Hershey Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -6.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hershey Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co (HSY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $206.78, compared to a current price of $188.31 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -6.80%. The Hershey Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 The Hershey Co (HSY), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -6.80% 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 The Hershey Co (HSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $188.31 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $206.78.
GuruFocus considers The Hershey Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HSY:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -6.80%
GF Value™: $206.78 vs. price of $188.31 (8.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (around a $55 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling 35% of the domestic chocolate aisle. Beyond its namesake label, the firm's portfolio has expanded over the last 85 years and now comprises 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, albeit with just a high-single-digit percentage of sales coming from markets outside the US, including Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confectionery business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its portfolio, as well as Pirate Brands, Dot's Pretzels, and LesserEvil over the past few years.
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