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Latham (James)LSE:LTHM 71 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -14.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:LTHM with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 227 Forest Products companies, Latham (James) ranks worse than 64.76% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Latham (James)'s average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -14.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -2.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.00% 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 Latham (James) was 93.60% per year. The lowest was -32.40% per year. And the median was 7.50% 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.
Latham (James) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
LSE:LTHM vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Latham (James)'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.
Latham (James) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Latham (James)'s 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Latham (James)'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 -14.00% mean?
Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -14.00% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Latham (James) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Latham (James) ranks #147 out of 227 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 64.8%.
Is Latham (James)'s 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Latham (James)'s current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -14.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Latham (James) ranks #147 out of 227 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Latham (James) has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Latham (James)'s 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Latham (James) ranks #147 out of 227 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Latham (James) in the lower half of its industry. 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 Forest Products company?
A good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Forest Products industry context. 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 Latham (James) and its competitors. Latham (James)'s current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -14.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Latham (James) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.98, compared to a current price of £10.70 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -14.00%. Latham (James)'s overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -14.00% 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 Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Latham (James) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £10.70 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.98.
GuruFocus considers Latham (James) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:LTHM:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -14.00%
GF Value™: £11.98 vs. price of £10.70 (10.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:LTHM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Latham (James) PLC is an importer and distributor of wood-based sheet materials, joinery quality softwood, and hardwood and hardwood flooring. The firm's only operating segment is timber importing and distribution. Geographically, the company derives the maximum of its revenue from the United Kingdom and has a presence in the Republic of Ireland, and the Rest of Europe. The company's products include Panels, Melamine, Veneered, Laminates, Solid Surface, Door Blanks, and others.
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