Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 43.10% (As of Jun. 2026) — 139% Above Median

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NSA:DCP Dangote Cement PLC NSA:DCP
100 GF Score
Price ₦1,034.00
GF Value ₦821.76
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Dangote Cement 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Dangote Cement NSA:DCP 100 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 43.10% as of Jun. 2026, which is 139% above its 10-year median of 18.00. GuruFocus rates NSA:DCP with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦821.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 341 Building Materials companies, Dangote Cement ranks better than 90.62% on this metric.

Dangote Cement's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦38.98.

During the past 12 months, Dangote Cement's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 43.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 31.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 20.10% 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 Dangote Cement was 43.10% per year. The lowest was 6.00% per year. And the median was 18.00% per year.


Dangote Cement  (NSA:DCP) 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.


Dangote Cement 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


NSA:DCP vs CRH, VMC, MLM: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Dangote Cement'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.


Dangote Cement 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Dangote Cement's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dangote Cement 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 43.10% mean?
Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 43.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Dangote Cement and its competitors. This is 139% above median its historical median of 18.00. Over the past decade, Dangote Cement's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 6.00 to 43.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Dangote Cement ranks #32 out of 341 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Dangote Cement's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Dangote Cement's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 43.10% is 139% above median its 10-year median of 18.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 43.10. The Building Materials industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.70. Dangote Cement's value of 43.10% is 656.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dangote Cement ranks #32 out of 341 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dangote Cement has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dangote Cement's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Dangote Cement ranks #32 out of 341 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Dangote Cement in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.70. Dangote Cement's value of 43.10% is 656.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Dangote Cement's own 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 6.00 to 43.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.00 vs. the industry median of 5.70, Dangote Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Building Materials companies is 5.70, based on 341 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. Dangote Cement's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 43.10% is 656.1% 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 Dangote Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dangote Cement's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 43.10%, which is 139% above median its own 10-year median of 18.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dangote Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦821.76, compared to a current price of ₦1,034.00 — trading 25.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 43.10%, which is 139% above median its 10-year median of 18.00 and 656.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.70. Dangote Cement's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 43.10% 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 Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dangote Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦1,034.00 is trading 25.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦821.76. GuruFocus considers Dangote Cement to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:DCP:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 43.10% (139% above median its 10-year median of 18.00)
  • GF Value™: ₦821.76 vs. price of ₦1,034.00 (25.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 656.1% above the Building Materials median (#32 of 341)

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


Dangote Cement Business Description

Address 1, Alfred Rewane Road, P.O. Box 40032, Falomo, Ikoyi, Union Marble House, Lagos, NGA
Dangote Cement PLC is a cement manufacturer. It manufactures and markets cement and related products through its 'Dangote' brand. The principal activity of the Company and its subsidiaries is to operate plants for the preparation, manufacture and distribution of cement and related products. The Company's production activities are undertaken at Obajana town in Kogi State, Gboko in Benue State and Ibese in Ogun State; all in Nigeria. Its geographical segment includes Nigeria and Pan Africa. The company derives a majority of revenue from Nigeria segment.
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