Mustek (JSE:MST) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -11.20% (As of Dec. 2025)

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JSE:MST Mustek Ltd JSE:MST
79 GF Score
Price R15.15
GF Value R12.53
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Mustek 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Mustek JSE:MST 79 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -11.20% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:MST with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of R12.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,027 Hardware companies, Mustek ranks worse than 71.39% on this metric.

Mustek's EBITDA per Share for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R2.07.

During the past 12 months, Mustek'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 -11.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.70% 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 Mustek was 39.20% per year. The lowest was -19.70% per year. And the median was 4.10% per year.


Mustek  (JSE:MST) 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.


Mustek 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


JSE:MST vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Mustek'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.


Mustek 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Mustek's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mustek's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Mustek 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 -11.20% mean?
Mustek (JSE:MST) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -11.20% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Mustek and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mustek ranks #1447 out of 2027 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is Mustek's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Mustek's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -11.20%. Based on the distribution chart, Mustek ranks #1447 out of 2027 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mustek has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mustek's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Mustek ranks #1447 out of 2027 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Mustek in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.90. 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 Hardware company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Hardware companies is 1.90, based on 2,027 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 Mustek and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mustek's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -11.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mustek stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mustek (JSE:MST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R12.53, compared to a current price of R15.15 — trading 20.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -11.20%. Mustek's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Mustek (JSE:MST), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -11.20% 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 Mustek (JSE:MST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mustek stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R15.15 is trading 20.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R12.53. GuruFocus considers Mustek to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:MST:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -11.20%
  • GF Value™: R12.53 vs. price of R15.15 (20.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Mustek Business Description

Other Exchanges M1B:Germany
Address 322 15th Road, Randjespark, Midrand, GT, ZAF, 1685
Mustek Ltd is an assembler and distributor of personal computers and complementary Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products in South Africa. The company's segments include Mustek, Rectron, MIE, and the Group. Mustek includes assembly and distribution of computer products and peripherals, including Mecer-branded products and related services. Rectron includes the distribution of computer components and peripherals. Mecer Inter-Ed (MIE) includes a training provider of accredited training programmes, and the group includes investments in associates and other investments, and loans. Geographically, operates in the region of South Africa. It derives a substantial part of its revenue from the Mustek segment.
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