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Virgin Galactic HoldingsMIL:1SPCE +3.64%22 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 48.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 129% above its 10-year median of 21.30. GuruFocus rates MIL:1SPCE with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 275 Aerospace & Defense companies, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks better than 86.18% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 48.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 34.80% 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 9 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Virgin Galactic Holdings was 48.70% per year. The lowest was -26.40% per year. And the median was 21.30% 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.
Virgin Galactic Holdings 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
MIL:1SPCE vs MRLN, BUKS, ISSC: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Virgin Galactic Holdings'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.
Virgin Galactic Holdings 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Virgin Galactic Holdings's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Virgin Galactic Holdings'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 48.70% mean?
Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 48.70% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Virgin Galactic Holdings and its competitors. This is 129% above median its historical median of 21.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks #38 out of 275 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Virgin Galactic Holdings' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Virgin Galactic Holdings' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 48.70% is 129% above median its 10-year median of 21.30. The Aerospace & Defense industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.20. Virgin Galactic Holdings' value of 48.70% is 268.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks #38 out of 275 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Virgin Galactic Holdings has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virgin Galactic Holdings' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to MRLN and BUKS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Virgin Galactic Holdings ranks #38 out of 275 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Virgin Galactic Holdings in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.20. Virgin Galactic Holdings' value of 48.70% is 268.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.30 vs. the industry median of 13.20, Virgin Galactic Holdings 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Aerospace & Defense companies is 13.20, based on 275 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. Virgin Galactic Holdings's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 48.70% is 268.9% 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Virgin Galactic Holdings's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 48.70%, which is 129% above median its own 10-year median of 21.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virgin Galactic Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.20, compared to a current price of €2.79 — trading 132.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 48.70%, which is 129% above median its 10-year median of 21.30 and 268.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 13.20. Virgin Galactic Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 48.70% 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 Virgin Galactic Holdings (MIL:1SPCE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virgin Galactic Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.79 is trading 132.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.20.
GuruFocus considers Virgin Galactic Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1SPCE:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 48.70% (129% above median its 10-year median of 21.30)
GF Value™: €1.20 vs. price of €2.79 (132.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 268.9% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#38 of 275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1SPCE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc is a United States-based vertically integrated aerospace company pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals & researchers, and it also manufactures air and space vehicles. Using technologies, the company is developing a spaceflight system designed to offer its customers a multi-day and transformative experience. This culminates in a spaceflight that includes views of Earth from space and several minutes of weightlessness that will launch from Spaceport America, New Mexico.
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