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The MiddlebyMIDD +0.76%81 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -3.20% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIDD with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $120.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,594 Industrial Products companies, The Middleby ranks worse than 63.11% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, The Middleby's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -3.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% 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 The Middleby was 53.10% per year. The lowest was -28.30% per year. And the median was 17.20% per year.
The Middleby (NAS:MIDD) 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.
The Middleby 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
MIDD vs GTES, SYM, NPO: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, The Middleby'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.
The Middleby 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Middleby's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Middleby's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
The Middleby 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 -3.20% mean?
The Middleby (MIDD) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -3.20% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for The Middleby and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #1637 out of 2594 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is The Middleby's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
The Middleby's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -3.20%. Based on the distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #1637 out of 2594 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Middleby has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Middleby's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to GTES and SYM?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #1637 out of 2594 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places The Middleby in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.45. 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 Products company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Industrial Products companies is 4.45, based on 2,594 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 The Middleby and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Middleby's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -3.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Middleby stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Middleby (MIDD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $120.96, compared to a current price of $117.92 — trading 2.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -3.20%. The Middleby's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 The Middleby (MIDD), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -3.20% 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 The Middleby (MIDD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Middleby stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $117.92 is trading 2.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $120.96.
GuruFocus considers The Middleby to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIDD:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -3.20%
GF Value™: $120.96 vs. price of $117.92 (2.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Middleby Corp is engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and service of a broad line of foodservice equipment used in all types of commercial restaurants and institutional kitchens, food preparation, cooking, baking, chilling and packaging equipment for food processing operations, and premium kitchen equipment including ranges, ovens, refrigerators, ventilation, dishwashers and outdoor cooking equipment used in the residential market. The company conducts its business through three principal business segments namely the Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group, the Food Processing Equipment Group and the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group. The firm derives majority revenue from Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group segment.
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