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WatscoMEX:WSO 57 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -6.20% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:WSO with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN7,335.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 136 Industrial Distribution companies, Watsco ranks worse than 66.18% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Watsco's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -11.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -6.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% 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 Watsco was 73.30% per year. The lowest was -14.80% per year. And the median was 10.50% 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.
Watsco 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
MEX:WSO vs : 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Watsco'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.
Watsco 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Watsco's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watsco'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 -6.20% mean?
Watsco (MEX:WSO) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -6.20% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Watsco and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Watsco ranks #90 out of 136 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Watsco's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Watsco's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -6.20%. Based on the distribution chart, Watsco ranks #90 out of 136 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Watsco has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watsco's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to ?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Watsco ranks #90 out of 136 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Watsco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.15. 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.15, based on 136 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. 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 Watsco and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watsco's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -6.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watsco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watsco (MEX:WSO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN7,335.95, compared to a current price of MXN5,527.80 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -6.20%. Watsco's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 Watsco (MEX:WSO), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -6.20% 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 Watsco (MEX:WSO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watsco stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN5,527.80 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN7,335.95.
GuruFocus considers Watsco to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:WSO:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -6.20%
GF Value™: MXN7,335.95 vs. price of MXN5,527.80 (24.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:WSO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watsco is the largest HVAC and refrigeration products distributor in North America with approximately 13% market share. The company primarily operates in the United States (90% of revenue) with significant exposure in the Sunbelt states. Watsco also has operations in Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company's customer base comprises more than 120,000 dealers and contractors serving the replacement and new-construction HVAC/R markets for residential and light-commercial applications. As much as 20% of residential HVAC units are distributed through Watsco in any given year. Revenue is approximately 75%-80% residential HVAC and 20%-25% commercial, with relatively small exposure to more complex "applied" solutions.
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