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Keurig Dr PepperKDP -1.38%82 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 98% above its 10-year median of 6.10. GuruFocus rates KDP with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 99 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Keurig Dr Pepper ranks better than 54.55% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Keurig Dr Pepper's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 18.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -10.50% 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 Keurig Dr Pepper was 166.70% per year. The lowest was -57.40% per year. And the median was 6.10% per year.
Keurig Dr Pepper (NAS:KDP) 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.
Keurig Dr Pepper 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
KDP vs COCSF, COKE, PRMB: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Keurig Dr Pepper'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.
Keurig Dr Pepper 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Keurig Dr Pepper's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Keurig Dr Pepper's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Keurig Dr Pepper 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 12.10% mean?
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.10% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Keurig Dr Pepper and its competitors. This is 98% above median its historical median of 6.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Keurig Dr Pepper ranks #45 out of 99 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Keurig Dr Pepper's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Keurig Dr Pepper's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.10% is 98% above median its 10-year median of 6.10. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.70. Keurig Dr Pepper's value of 12.10% is 24.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Keurig Dr Pepper ranks #45 out of 99 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Keurig Dr Pepper has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keurig Dr Pepper's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to COCSF and COKE?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Keurig Dr Pepper ranks #45 out of 99 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Keurig Dr Pepper in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.70. Keurig Dr Pepper's value of 12.10% is 24.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.10 vs. the industry median of 9.70, Keurig Dr Pepper 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 9.70, based on 99 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. Keurig Dr Pepper's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.10% is 24.7% 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 Keurig Dr Pepper and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Keurig Dr Pepper's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.10%, which is 98% above median its own 10-year median of 6.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keurig Dr Pepper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.27, compared to a current price of $31.12 — trading 32.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.10%, which is 98% above median its 10-year median of 6.10 and 24.7% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 9.70. Keurig Dr Pepper's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.10% 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 Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keurig Dr Pepper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $31.12 is trading 32.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $46.27.
GuruFocus considers Keurig Dr Pepper to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KDP:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 12.10% (98% above median its 10-year median of 6.10)
GF Value™: $46.27 vs. price of $31.12 (32.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.7% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#45 of 99)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KDP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Keurig Dr Pepper was established in 2018 following a merger between Keurig Green Mountain Coffee and Dr Pepper Snapple. The company manufactures and distributes coffee systems (including coffee brewers and single-serve coffee pods) under the Keurig and Green Mountain brands, as well as ready-to-drink beverages including flavored (non-cola) sparkling soft drinks under well-known brands such as Dr Pepper, Snapple, and Canada Dry. On Aug. 25, 2025, the firm announced a definitive agreement to acquire coffeemaker JDE Peet's for $18 billion in cash, with the deal now scheduled to close in April 2026. Following the merger, it plans to split into two US-listed entities to focus on refreshment beverages in North America and global coffee separately.
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