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VectorNZSE:VCT +0.21%79 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.20% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:VCT with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$4.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 455 Utilities - Regulated companies, Vector ranks better than 61.76% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Vector's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 18.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -0.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% 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 Vector was 9.20% per year. The lowest was -19.50% per year. And the median was -1.70% 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.
Vector 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
NZSE:VCT vs SRE, AES: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Vector'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.
Vector 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Vector's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vector'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 9.20% mean?
Vector (NZSE:VCT) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.20% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Vector and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vector ranks #174 out of 455 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is Vector's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Vector's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.20%. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.40. Vector's value of 9.20% is 43.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vector ranks #174 out of 455 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vector has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vector's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Vector ranks #174 out of 455 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Vector in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.40. Vector's value of 9.20% is 43.8% above this benchmark. 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.40, based on 455 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. Vector's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.20% is 43.8% 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 Vector and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vector's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vector stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vector (NZSE:VCT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$4.28, compared to a current price of NZ$4.86 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.20% and 43.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.40. Vector's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Vector (NZSE:VCT), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.20% 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 Vector (NZSE:VCT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vector stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$4.86 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$4.28.
GuruFocus considers Vector to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:VCT:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 9.20%
GF Value™: NZ$4.28 vs. price of NZ$4.86 (13.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#174 of 455)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:VCT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vector Ltd is a New Zealand infrastructure company. The company's operating segment includes Electricity Distribution; and Gas Distribution. It generates maximum revenue from the Electricity Distribution segment. The Auckland electricity distribution services segment includes Auckland electricity distribution services. Gas Trading includes Auckland Gas distribution services.
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