Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 9.70% (As of Jun. 2026) — 12% Below Median

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LSE:ICGC Irish Continental Group PLC LSE:ICGC
79 GF Score
Price £6.25
GF Value £5.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Irish Continental Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Irish Continental Group LSE:ICGC -1.19% 79 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.70% as of Jun. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 11.05. GuruFocus rates LSE:ICGC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 879 Transportation companies, Irish Continental Group ranks better than 60.07% on this metric.

Irish Continental Group's EBITDA per Share for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.35.

During the past 12 months, Irish Continental Group's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 19.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 42.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% 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 Irish Continental Group was 71.50% per year. The lowest was -35.60% per year. And the median was 11.05% per year.


Irish Continental Group  (LSE:ICGC) 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.


Irish Continental Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


Irish Continental Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Irish Continental 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.


Irish Continental Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Irish Continental Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Irish Continental Group 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 9.70% mean?
Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.70% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Irish Continental Group and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 11.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #351 out of 879 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Irish Continental Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Irish Continental Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.70% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 11.05. The Transportation industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.60. Irish Continental Group's value of 9.70% is 110.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #351 out of 879 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Irish Continental Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Irish Continental Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #351 out of 879 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Irish Continental Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.60. Irish Continental Group's value of 9.70% is 110.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.05 vs. the industry median of 4.60, Irish Continental 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 Transportation company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 4.60, based on 879 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. Irish Continental Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.70% is 110.9% 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 Irish Continental Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Irish Continental Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.70%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 11.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Irish Continental Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.95, compared to a current price of £6.25 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.70%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 11.05 and 110.9% above the Transportation industry median of 4.60. Irish Continental Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.70% 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 Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £6.25 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.95. GuruFocus considers Irish Continental Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ICGC:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 9.70% (12% below median its 10-year median of 11.05)
  • GF Value™: £5.95 vs. price of £6.25 (5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 110.9% above the Transportation median (#351 of 879)

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


Irish Continental Group Business Description

Address Alexandra Road, Ferryport, Dublin 1, IRL, D01W2F5
Irish Continental Group PLC is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Ireland. The company organizes itself into two segments: ferries and containers & terminals. The ferries segment transports passengers and vehicles on roll-on/roll-off ferries and chartering vessels. The containers and terminal segment transports cargo and provides stevedoring and other related terminal services. The company derives maximum revenue from the Ferries Segment. Its geographical segments are Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Poland, Germany, Austria, and Other.
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