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Lewis GroupJSE:LEW +2.04%96 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 25.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 443% above its 10-year median of 4.60. GuruFocus rates JSE:LEW with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of R84.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 909 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lewis Group ranks better than 77.67% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Lewis Group's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 25.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 21.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 13.30% 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 Lewis Group was 28.40% per year. The lowest was -24.60% per year. And the median was 4.60% per year.
Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) 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.
Lewis Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
JSE:LEW vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Lewis 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.
Lewis Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lewis Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lewis Group'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 25.00% mean?
Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 25.00% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Lewis Group and its competitors. This is 443% above median its historical median of 4.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #203 out of 909 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Lewis Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Lewis Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 25.00% is 443% above median its 10-year median of 4.60. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.10. Lewis Group's value of 25.00% is 390.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #203 out of 909 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #203 out of 909 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Lewis Group in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.10. Lewis Group's value of 25.00% is 390.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.60 vs. the industry median of 5.10, Lewis 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Retail - Cyclical companies is 5.10, based on 909 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. Lewis Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 25.00% is 390.2% 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 Lewis Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lewis Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 25.00%, which is 443% above median its own 10-year median of 4.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R84.91, compared to a current price of R85.00 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 25.00%, which is 443% above median its 10-year median of 4.60 and 390.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 5.10. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 25.00% 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R85.00 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.91.
GuruFocus considers Lewis Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:LEW:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 25.00% (443% above median its 10-year median of 4.60)
GF Value™: R84.91 vs. price of R85.00 (0.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 390.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#203 of 909)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:LEW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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