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NampakJSE:NPK -0.74%60 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -10.30% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:NPK with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of R458.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Packaging & Containers companies, Nampak ranks worse than 74.18% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Nampak's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 17.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -10.30% 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 Nampak was 103.40% per year. The lowest was -45.20% per year. And the median was -0.70% 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.
Nampak 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
JSE:NPK vs SW, AMCR, PKG: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nampak'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.
Nampak 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nampak's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nampak'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 -10.30% mean?
Nampak (JSE:NPK) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -10.30% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Nampak and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nampak ranks #270 out of 364 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Nampak's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Nampak's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -10.30%. Based on the distribution chart, Nampak ranks #270 out of 364 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nampak has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nampak's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to SW and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Nampak ranks #270 out of 364 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Nampak in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.15. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.15, based on 364 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 Nampak and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nampak's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -10.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nampak stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak (JSE:NPK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R458.73, compared to a current price of R460.00 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -10.30%. Nampak's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -10.30% 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R460.00 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R458.73.
GuruFocus considers Nampak to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NPK:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -10.30%
GF Value™: R458.73 vs. price of R460.00 (0.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nampak Ltd is a metals packaging company in South Africa and Angola, and also has substantial positions in other metal packaging. It is the producer of two-piece tinplate cans and aluminium monobloc aerosol cans. The company's operating segments include Metals, which involves the manufacture of beverage cans, food cans, aerosol cans, and other metal packaging, and Corporate, which provides for head office activities, treasury, property services, and consolidation adjustments, including goodwill. The majority of revenue comes from the Metals segment and from South Africa.
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