Turk Hava Yollari AO (IST:THYAO) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 44.90% (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Above Median

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IST:THYAO Turk Hava Yollari AO IST:THYAO
79 GF Score
Price ₺306.25
GF Value ₺484.19
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Turk Hava Yollari AO 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Turk Hava Yollari AO IST:THYAO -1.61% 79 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 44.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 33.70. GuruFocus rates IST:THYAO with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺484.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Transportation companies, Turk Hava Yollari AO ranks better than 91.02% on this metric.

Turk Hava Yollari AO's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₺29.59.

During the past 12 months, Turk Hava Yollari AO's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 27.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 44.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 102.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 57.00% 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 Turk Hava Yollari AO was 185.00% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 33.70% per year.


Turk Hava Yollari AO  (IST:THYAO) 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.


Turk Hava Yollari AO 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


IST:THYAO vs DAL, UAL, LUV: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Turk Hava Yollari AO'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.


Turk Hava Yollari AO 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Turk Hava Yollari AO's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Turk Hava Yollari AO's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Turk Hava Yollari AO 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 44.90% mean?
Turk Hava Yollari AO (IST:THYAO) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 44.90% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Turk Hava Yollari AO and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 33.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Turk Hava Yollari AO ranks #78 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Turk Hava Yollari AO's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Turk Hava Yollari AO's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 44.90% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 33.70. The Transportation industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.80. Turk Hava Yollari AO's value of 44.90% is 835.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Turk Hava Yollari AO ranks #78 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Turk Hava Yollari AO has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Turk Hava Yollari AO's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Turk Hava Yollari AO ranks #78 out of 869 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Turk Hava Yollari AO in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.80. Turk Hava Yollari AO's value of 44.90% is 835.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 33.70 vs. the industry median of 4.80, Turk Hava Yollari AO 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 4.80, 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. Turk Hava Yollari AO's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 44.90% is 835.4% 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 Turk Hava Yollari AO and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Turk Hava Yollari AO's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 44.90%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 33.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Turk Hava Yollari AO stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Turk Hava Yollari AO (IST:THYAO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺484.19, compared to a current price of ₺306.25 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 44.90%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 33.70 and 835.4% above the Transportation industry median of 4.80. Turk Hava Yollari AO's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Turk Hava Yollari AO (IST:THYAO), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 44.90% as of Mar. 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 Turk Hava Yollari AO (IST:THYAO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Turk Hava Yollari AO stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₺306.25 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺484.19. GuruFocus considers Turk Hava Yollari AO to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for IST:THYAO:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 44.90% (33% above median its 10-year median of 33.70)
  • GF Value™: ₺484.19 vs. price of ₺306.25 (36.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 835.4% above the Transportation median (#78 of 869)

No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:THYAO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Turk Hava Yollari AO Business Description

Other Exchanges TKHVY:USATU5A:Germany
Address Havaalani Cad. No: 3/1, Genel Yonetim Binasi, 9th Floor, Yesilkoy, Bakirkoy, Istanbul, TUR, 34149
Turk Hava Yollari AO is a Turkish airline operator. It has flight networks across the globe, and transports passengers to many different regions. Additionally, it can provide long-haul direct cargo flights and other logistics to serve a diverse range of customers. It has two operating segments: air transportation and aircraft technical maintenance operations. The majority of revenue is generated from transferring passengers and cargo (air transportation segment). The company owns several hangars to perform maintenance on different types of aircraft. Its geographical segments are Asia & Far East, Europe, Americas, Africa, and Middle East.
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