NAPRF (Naspers) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 14.60% (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Below Median

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NAPRF Naspers Ltd NAPRF
72 GF Score
Price $49.63
GF Value $99.26
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What is Naspers 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Naspers NAPRF -4.57% 72 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 20.60. GuruFocus rates NAPRF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $99.26. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 913 Retail - Cyclical companies, Naspers ranks better than 66.16% on this metric.

Naspers's EBITDA per Share for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.26.

During the past 12 months, Naspers's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -3.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 14.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 29.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 36.60% 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 Naspers was 85.10% per year. The lowest was -7.40% per year. And the median was 20.60% per year.


Naspers  (OTCPK:NAPRF) 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.


Naspers 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


NAPRF vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Naspers'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.


Naspers 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Naspers's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Naspers's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Naspers 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 14.60% mean?
Naspers (NAPRF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.60% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Naspers and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 20.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Naspers ranks #309 out of 913 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is Naspers' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Naspers' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.60% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 20.60. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.10. Naspers' value of 14.60% is 186.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Naspers ranks #309 out of 913 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Naspers has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Naspers' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Naspers ranks #309 out of 913 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Naspers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.10. Naspers' value of 14.60% is 186.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.60 vs. the industry median of 5.10, Naspers 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 - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Retail - Cyclical companies is 5.10, based on 913 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. Naspers's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.60% is 186.3% 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 Naspers and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Naspers's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.60%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 20.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Naspers stock overvalued right now?
Naspers (NAPRF) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.60%. The stock's GF Value™ is $99.26, compared to a current price of $49.63 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.60%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 20.60 and 186.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 5.10. Naspers' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Naspers (NAPRF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.60% 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 Naspers (NAPRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naspers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $49.63 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of $99.26.

Key valuation signals for NAPRF:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 14.60% (29% below median its 10-year median of 20.60)
  • GF Value™: $99.26 vs. price of $49.63 (50% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 186.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#309 of 913)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NAPRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Naspers Business Description

Address 40 Heerengracht, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 8001
Naspers Ltd is an Internet and entertainment group and technology investor in the world. Operating in more than 120 countries and markets with long-term growth potential, Naspers builds companies that empower people and enrich communities. It runs some of the platforms in the internet, video entertainment, and media. Naspers operates in various sectors including online classifieds, food delivery, payments, travel, education, health, and social and internet platforms. People use products and services of companies that Naspers has invested in, acquired, or built, including Azos, PharmEasy, ElasticRun, Alwans, and Vegrow among others. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Europe and the rest from Asia, Africa, Latin America, North America, and other regions.
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