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Palfinger AGPLFRF 83 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 9.50. GuruFocus rates PLFRF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.25. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 186 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Palfinger AG ranks worse than 51.61% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Palfinger AG's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -6.50% 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 8.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% 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 Palfinger AG was 67.10% per year. The lowest was -31.10% per year. And the median was 9.50% per year.
Palfinger AG (OTCPK:PLFRF) 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.
Palfinger AG 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
PLFRF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Palfinger AG'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.
Palfinger AG 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Palfinger AG's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palfinger AG's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Palfinger AG 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?
Palfinger AG (PLFRF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.50% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Palfinger AG and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 9.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #96 out of 186 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Palfinger AG's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Palfinger AG's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.50% is 53% below median its 10-year median of 9.50. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.70. Palfinger AG's value of 4.50% is 4.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #96 out of 186 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Palfinger AG has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palfinger AG's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #96 out of 186 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Palfinger AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.70. Palfinger AG's value of 4.50% is 4.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.50 vs. the industry median of 4.70, Palfinger AG has consistently been below 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 4.70, based on 186 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. Palfinger AG's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.50% is 4.3% below 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 Palfinger AG and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palfinger AG's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50%, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 9.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palfinger AG stock overvalued right now?
Palfinger AG (PLFRF) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.50%. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.25, compared to a current price of $40.25 — trading 24.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50%, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 9.50 and 4.3% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 4.70. Palfinger AG's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $40.25 is trading 24.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.25.
Key valuation signals for PLFRF:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 4.50% (53% below median its 10-year median of 9.50)
GF Value™: $32.25 vs. price of $40.25 (24.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.3% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#96 of 186)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLFRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palfinger AG is an Austrian manufacturing company that offers cranes, forklifts, truck bodies, and lifting equipment for land and water vehicles. Palfinger has two operating segments: Sales & Service and Operations. Segment sales & service comprises the sales and service units. The segment operations comprise the production sites and the respective production share of the company. It earns the majority of revenue from the sales & service segment. Its geographical segments include Europe, Middle East, & Africa; North America; Latin America; Eurasia; Asia-Pacific; and Marine. Business in Europe, the Middle East, & the Africa region generates the majority of the company's revenue.
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