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Koito Manufacturing CoKOTMF +34.31%86 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.10% as of Jun. 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 8.40. GuruFocus rates KOTMF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.43. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,169 Vehicles & Parts companies, Koito Manufacturing Co ranks worse than 60.82% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Koito Manufacturing Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -10.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -2.60% 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 Koito Manufacturing Co was 28.10% per year. The lowest was -14.50% per year. And the median was 8.40% per year.
Koito Manufacturing Co (OTCPK:KOTMF) 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.
Koito Manufacturing Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
KOTMF vs ORLY, AZO: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Koito Manufacturing Co'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.
Koito Manufacturing Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Koito Manufacturing Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koito Manufacturing Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Koito Manufacturing Co 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 2.10% mean?
Koito Manufacturing Co (KOTMF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 2.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Koito Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 8.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Koito Manufacturing Co ranks #711 out of 1169 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Koito Manufacturing Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Koito Manufacturing Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 2.10% is 75% below median its 10-year median of 8.40. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.90. Koito Manufacturing Co's value of 2.10% is 69.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koito Manufacturing Co ranks #711 out of 1169 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Koito Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koito Manufacturing Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Koito Manufacturing Co ranks #711 out of 1169 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Koito Manufacturing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.90. Koito Manufacturing Co's value of 2.10% is 69.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.40 vs. the industry median of 6.90, Koito Manufacturing Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Vehicles & Parts companies is 6.90, based on 1,169 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. Koito Manufacturing Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 2.10% is 69.6% 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 Koito Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koito Manufacturing Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.10%, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 8.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koito Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Koito Manufacturing Co (KOTMF) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 2.10%. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.43, compared to a current price of $16.05 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.10%, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 8.40 and 69.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 6.90. Koito Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 Koito Manufacturing Co (KOTMF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.10% as of Jun. 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 Koito Manufacturing Co (KOTMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koito Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.05 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.43.
Key valuation signals for KOTMF:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 2.10% (75% below median its 10-year median of 8.40)
GF Value™: $15.43 vs. price of $16.05 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#711 of 1169)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KOTMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Koito Manufacturing Co Ltd mainly produces automotive lighting equipment for domestic and international markets and supplies products globally. The company operates through six geographical segments: Japan, North America, China, Asia, Europe, and Other. In addition to automotive lighting, it also manufactures and sells railroad vehicle control equipment, aircraft parts, and railroad vehicle seats.
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