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Libstar HoldingsJSE:LBR -1.18%77 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 4.10. GuruFocus rates JSE:LBR with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R4.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,663 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Libstar Holdings ranks worse than 58.03% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Libstar Holdings's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 34.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -4.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% 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 12 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Libstar Holdings was 23.50% per year. The lowest was -15.20% per year. And the median was 4.10% 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.
Libstar Holdings 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
JSE:LBR vs KHC, GIS, HRL: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Libstar Holdings'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.
Libstar Holdings 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Libstar Holdings's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Libstar Holdings'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 4.10% mean?
Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.10% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Libstar Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Libstar Holdings ranks #965 out of 1663 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 58%.
Is Libstar Holdings' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Libstar Holdings' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.10% is near median its 10-year median of 4.10. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.90. Libstar Holdings' value of 4.10% is 48.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Libstar Holdings ranks #965 out of 1663 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Libstar Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Libstar Holdings' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Libstar Holdings ranks #965 out of 1663 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Libstar Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.90. Libstar Holdings' value of 4.10% is 48.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.10 vs. the industry median of 7.90, Libstar Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.90, based on 1,663 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. Libstar Holdings's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.10% is 48.1% 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 Libstar Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Libstar Holdings's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.10%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Libstar Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.24, compared to a current price of R4.20 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.10%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.10 and 48.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.90. Libstar Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.10% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Libstar Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R4.20 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R4.24.
GuruFocus considers Libstar Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:LBR:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 4.10% (near median its 10-year median of 4.10)
GF Value™: R4.24 vs. price of R4.20 (0.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#965 of 1663)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:LBR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Libstar Holdings Ltd is a manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of branded and private-label consumer packaged goods. Its portfolio comprises: Perishable Products, such as dairy, meat, fresh mushrooms, and convenience meals; Ambient Products that include dry and wet condiments, meal ingredients, baked goods, snacks, and spreads; and Household and Personal Care products. Products are sold in South Africa and globally across four channels (Retail and wholesale, Food service, Exports, and Industrial and contract manufacturing). The company's operating segment includes Perishable Products, Ambient Products, and Household and Personal Care Products. It generates maximum revenue from the Ambient Products. The company's manufacturing facilities are situated in South Africa.
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