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NECNIPNF +0.50%73 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 391% above its 10-year median of 3.30. GuruFocus rates NIPNF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.72 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 2,072 Software companies, NEC ranks better than 57.05% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, NEC's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 37.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 16.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% 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 NEC was 232.60% per year. The lowest was -65.40% per year. And the median was 3.30% per year.
NEC (OTCPK:NIPNF) 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.
NEC 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
NIPNF vs IBM, ACN, FISV: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, NEC'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.
NEC 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, NEC's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NEC'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 16.20% mean?
NEC (NIPNF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.20% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for NEC and its competitors. This is 391% above median its historical median of 3.30. According to the industry distribution chart, NEC ranks #890 out of 2072 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is NEC's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
NEC's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.20% is 391% above median its 10-year median of 3.30. The Software industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.40. NEC's value of 16.20% is 30.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NEC ranks #890 out of 2072 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NEC has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NEC's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, NEC ranks #890 out of 2072 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts NEC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.40. NEC's value of 16.20% is 30.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.30 vs. the industry median of 12.40, NEC 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 Software company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Software companies is 12.40, based on 2,072 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. NEC's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.20% is 30.6% 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 NEC and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NEC's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.20%, which is 391% above median its own 10-year median of 3.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NEC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NEC (NIPNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.72, compared to a current price of $25.95 — trading 46.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.20%, which is 391% above median its 10-year median of 3.30 and 30.6% above the Software industry median of 12.40. NEC's overall GF Score™ is 73/100. 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 NEC (NIPNF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.20% 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 NEC (NIPNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NEC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.95 is trading 46.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.72.
GuruFocus considers NEC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NIPNF:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 16.20% (391% above median its 10-year median of 3.30)
GF Value™: $17.72 vs. price of $25.95 (46.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.6% above the Software median (#890 of 2072)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NIPNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NEC Corp is engaged in IT services, networks, social infrastructure, and solutions. The company operates through three segments: IT Services, Social Infrastructure, and Others. The IT Services segment provides system integration, consulting, maintenance, outsourcing, cloud services, system equipment, and software services. The Social Infrastructure segment offers network infrastructure, including core networks, mobile base stations, optical transmission systems, and marine systems, along with telecom software, OSS/BSS solutions, aerospace and defense system integration, and maintenance. The Others segment covers the development, manufacturing, and sales of system equipment. It generates the majority of its revenue from the IT Services segment.
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