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Pure CyclePCYO +1.40%74 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.60% as of May. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 10.60. GuruFocus rates PCYO with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Utilities - Regulated companies, Pure Cycle ranks better than 66.81% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Pure Cycle's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 16.70% 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 Pure Cycle was 261.00% per year. The lowest was -156.10% per year. And the median was 10.60% per year.
Pure Cycle (NAS:PCYO) 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.
Pure Cycle 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
PCYO vs CDZI, GWRS, ARTNA: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Pure Cycle'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.
Pure Cycle 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Pure Cycle's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pure Cycle'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 10.60% mean?
Pure Cycle (PCYO) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.60% as of May. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Pure Cycle and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Pure Cycle ranks #150 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 33.2%.
Is Pure Cycle's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Pure Cycle's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.60% is near median its 10-year median of 10.60. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.35. Pure Cycle's value of 10.60% is 66.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pure Cycle ranks #150 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pure Cycle has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pure Cycle's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to CDZI and GWRS?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Pure Cycle ranks #150 out of 452 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Pure Cycle in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.35. Pure Cycle's value of 10.60% is 66.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.60 vs. the industry median of 6.35, Pure Cycle 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.35, based on 452 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. Pure Cycle's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.60% is 66.9% 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 Pure Cycle and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pure Cycle's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pure Cycle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pure Cycle (PCYO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.48, compared to a current price of $11.60 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.60 and 66.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.35. Pure Cycle's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Pure Cycle (PCYO), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.60% as of May. 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 Pure Cycle (PCYO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pure Cycle stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.60 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.48.
GuruFocus considers Pure Cycle to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PCYO:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 10.60% (near median its 10-year median of 10.60)
GF Value™: $14.48 vs. price of $11.60 (19.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#150 of 452)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PCYO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pure Cycle Corp is a diversified land and water resource development company. The company designs, constructs, manages, operates, and maintains water and wastewater systems. The firm operates in three business segments namely Water and wastewater resource development, Land development, and the Single-Family Rental Segment. It generates maximum revenue from the Land development segment. The land resource development segment includes all the activities necessary to develop and sell finished lots.
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