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M&ZMAL:MZ 37 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 11.75. GuruFocus rates MAL:MZ with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 272 Retail - Defensive companies, M&Z ranks better than 72.79% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, M&Z's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 27.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 17.10% 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 5 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of M&Z was 17.10% per year. The lowest was 6.40% per year. And the median was 11.75% 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.
M&Z 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
MAL:MZ vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, M&Z'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.
M&Z 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, M&Z's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where M&Z'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 17.10% mean?
M&Z (MAL:MZ) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 17.10% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for M&Z and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 11.75. Over the past decade, M&Z's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 6.40 to 17.10. According to the industry distribution chart, M&Z ranks #74 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is M&Z's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
M&Z's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 17.10% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 11.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.40 to a high of 17.10. The Retail - Defensive industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90. M&Z's value of 17.10% is 92.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M&Z ranks #74 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, M&Z has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M&Z's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, M&Z ranks #74 out of 272 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts M&Z in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90. M&Z's value of 17.10% is 92.1% above this benchmark. Historically, M&Z's own 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 6.40 to 17.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.75 vs. the industry median of 8.90, M&Z 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.90, based on 272 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. M&Z's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 17.10% is 92.1% 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 M&Z and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. M&Z's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.10%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 11.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M&Z stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&Z (MAL:MZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.65, compared to a current price of €0.57 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.10%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 11.75 and 92.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.90. M&Z's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 1 warning sign 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 M&Z (MAL:MZ), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.10% as of Dec. 2025. 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 M&Z (MAL:MZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&Z stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.57 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.65.
GuruFocus considers M&Z to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:MZ:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 17.10% (46% above median its 10-year median of 11.75)
GF Value™: €0.65 vs. price of €0.57 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#74 of 272)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:MZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
M&Z PLC is a company specializing in the sourcing, importation, distribution, and marketing (to the local consumer) of fast-moving consumer goods and pharmaceutical non-medical products for the retail and catering industry. The food brands comprise part of the brand portfolio and can be divided into ambient, chilled, and frozen products. The cleaning products portfolio is divided into home and personal care items. Its brand includes Knorr, Lipton, Pond's, Emborg, asiago food, and others.
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