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YouGovLSE:YOU -0.67%77 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.00% as of Jan. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 24.90. GuruFocus rates LSE:YOU with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 863 Business Services companies, YouGov ranks better than 57.01% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, YouGov's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 22.40% 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 YouGov was 84.00% per year. The lowest was -17.10% per year. And the median was 24.90% 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.
YouGov 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
LSE:YOU vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, YouGov'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.
YouGov 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, YouGov's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YouGov'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 11.00% mean?
YouGov (LSE:YOU) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.00% as of Jan. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for YouGov and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 24.90. According to the industry distribution chart, YouGov ranks #371 out of 863 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is YouGov's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
YouGov's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.00% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 24.90. The Business Services industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.10. YouGov's value of 11.00% is 35.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YouGov ranks #371 out of 863 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, YouGov has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YouGov's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, YouGov ranks #371 out of 863 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts YouGov in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.10. YouGov's value of 11.00% is 35.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.90 vs. the industry median of 8.10, YouGov 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 Business Services company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Business Services companies is 8.10, based on 863 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. YouGov's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.00% is 35.8% 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 YouGov and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YouGov's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.00%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 24.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YouGov stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YouGov (LSE:YOU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.68, compared to a current price of £2.66 — trading 53.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.00%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 24.90 and 35.8% above the Business Services industry median of 8.10. YouGov's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 YouGov (LSE:YOU), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.00% as of Jan. 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 YouGov (LSE:YOU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YouGov stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.66 is trading 53.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.68.
GuruFocus considers YouGov to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:YOU:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 11.00% (56% below median its 10-year median of 24.90)
GF Value™: £5.68 vs. price of £2.66 (53.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.8% above the Business Services median (#371 of 863)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:YOU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YouGov PLC is a market research agency company. Its suite of products consists of YouGov BrandIndex, YouGov Reports, and YouGov Profiles. Other services offered are YouGov Omnibus service and custom research by sector specialists. Segments in which the company operates include Data Products, Data Services and CPS. Revenues are generated from market research services, syndicated services, non-syndicated services, and media buying. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from EMEA and also has its presence in the UK, Americas, and Asia Pacific.
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