ODFL (Old Dominion Freight Line) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -4.50% (As of Jun. 2026)

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ODFL Old Dominion Freight Line Inc ODFL
98 GF Score
Price $187.69
GF Value $196.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Old Dominion Freight Line 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Old Dominion Freight Line ODFL +0.32% 98 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -4.50% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ODFL with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of $196.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 879 Transportation companies, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks worse than 68.26% on this metric.

Old Dominion Freight Line's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.68.

During the past 12 months, Old Dominion Freight Line's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -4.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% 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 Old Dominion Freight Line was 32.60% per year. The lowest was -37.80% per year. And the median was 15.80% per year.


Old Dominion Freight Line  (NAS:ODFL) 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.


Old Dominion Freight Line 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


ODFL vs XPO, KNX, SAIA: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Old Dominion Freight Line'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.


Old Dominion Freight Line 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Old Dominion Freight Line's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Old Dominion Freight Line's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Old Dominion Freight Line 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 -4.50% mean?
Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -4.50% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Old Dominion Freight Line and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks #600 out of 879 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Old Dominion Freight Line's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Old Dominion Freight Line's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -4.50%. Based on the distribution chart, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks #600 out of 879 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Old Dominion Freight Line has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Old Dominion Freight Line's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to XPO and KNX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Old Dominion Freight Line ranks #600 out of 879 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Old Dominion Freight Line in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.60. 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 Transportation company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 4.60, based on 879 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. 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 Old Dominion Freight Line and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Old Dominion Freight Line's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -4.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Old Dominion Freight Line stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $196.72, compared to a current price of $187.69 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -4.50%. Old Dominion Freight Line's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 2 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 Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -4.50% 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 Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Old Dominion Freight Line stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $187.69 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $196.72. GuruFocus considers Old Dominion Freight Line to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ODFL:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -4.50%
  • GF Value™: $196.72 vs. price of $187.69 (4.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 98/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Old Dominion Freight Line Business Description

Address 500 Old Dominion Way, Thomasville, NC, USA, 27360
Old Dominion Freight Line is the second-largest less-than-truckload carrier in the United States (following FedEx Freight), with roughly 260 service centers and 11,000-plus tractors. It is one of the most disciplined and efficient providers in the trucking industry, and its profitability and capital returns are well above those of its peers. Strategic initiatives focus on increasing network density through market-share gains and on maintaining industry-leading service (including ultralow cargo claims) through steadfast infrastructure investment.
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