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Ocean Power TechnologiesOPTT -2.23%39 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 22.60% as of Apr. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 21.00. GuruFocus rates OPTT with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 39/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,597 Industrial Products companies, Ocean Power Technologies ranks better than 78.13% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 22.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 15.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 48.80% 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 Ocean Power Technologies was 69.60% per year. The lowest was -80.50% per year. And the median was 21.00% per year.
Ocean Power Technologies (AMEX:OPTT) 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.
Ocean Power Technologies 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
OPTT vs HYOR, SPPL, CVV: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Ocean Power Technologies'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.
Ocean Power Technologies 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ocean Power Technologies's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ocean Power Technologies's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Ocean Power Technologies 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 22.60% mean?
Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 22.60% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Ocean Power Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Ocean Power Technologies ranks #568 out of 2597 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Ocean Power Technologies' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Ocean Power Technologies' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 22.60% is near median its 10-year median of 21.00. The Industrial Products industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.40. Ocean Power Technologies' value of 22.60% is 413.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ocean Power Technologies ranks #568 out of 2597 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ocean Power Technologies has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocean Power Technologies' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to HYOR and SPPL?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ocean Power Technologies ranks #568 out of 2597 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Ocean Power Technologies in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.40. Ocean Power Technologies' value of 22.60% is 413.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.00 vs. the industry median of 4.40, Ocean Power Technologies 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Industrial Products companies is 4.40, based on 2,597 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. Ocean Power Technologies's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 22.60% is 413.6% 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 Ocean Power Technologies and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ocean Power Technologies's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 22.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean Power Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.13, compared to a current price of $0.18 — trading 41.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 22.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.00 and 413.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.40. Ocean Power Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 22.60% as of Apr. 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 Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Power Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.18 is trading 41.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.13.
GuruFocus considers Ocean Power Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OPTT:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 22.60% (near median its 10-year median of 21.00)
GF Value™: $0.13 vs. price of $0.18 (41.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 413.6% above the Industrial Products median (#568 of 2597)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OPTT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ocean Power Technologies Inc provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets. It provides ocean data collection and reporting, marine power, offshore communications, and Maritime Domain Awareness System (MDAS) products, integrated solutions, and consulting services. The company offers its products and services to a wide range of customers, including those in government and offshore energy, oil and gas, construction, wind power, and other industries. The company has operations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
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