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Seneca FoodsSENEM 72 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 46.60% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SENEM with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $78.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,667 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Seneca Foods ranks better than 87.04% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Seneca Foods's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 63.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 46.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% 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 Seneca Foods was 59.00% per year. The lowest was -23.20% per year. And the median was -1.40% 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.
Seneca Foods 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
SENEM vs HLF, UTZ, JBSS: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Seneca Foods'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.
Seneca Foods 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Seneca Foods's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seneca Foods'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 46.60% mean?
Seneca Foods (SENEM) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 46.60% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Seneca Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Seneca Foods ranks #216 out of 1667 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Seneca Foods' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Seneca Foods' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 46.60%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.20. Seneca Foods' value of 46.60% is 468.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seneca Foods ranks #216 out of 1667 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Seneca Foods has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seneca Foods' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to HLF and UTZ?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Seneca Foods ranks #216 out of 1667 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Seneca Foods in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.20. Seneca Foods' value of 46.60% is 468.3% 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.20, based on 1,667 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. Seneca Foods's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 46.60% is 468.3% 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 Seneca Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seneca Foods's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 46.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seneca Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seneca Foods (SENEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $78.85, compared to a current price of $178.00 — trading 125.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 46.60% and 468.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.20. Seneca Foods' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Seneca Foods (SENEM), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 46.60% 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 Seneca Foods (SENEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seneca Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $178.00 is trading 125.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $78.85.
GuruFocus considers Seneca Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SENEM:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 46.60%
GF Value™: $78.85 vs. price of $178.00 (125.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 468.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#216 of 1667)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SENEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seneca Foods Corp is a provider of packaged fruits and vegetables. The facilities are comprised of plants for packaging, can manufacturing, seed production, a farming operation and a logistical support network. The Company manages its business almost entirely on the basis of two reportable food packaging segments: Vegetable and Fruit/Snack. The Other category comprises non-food operations including revenue derived from the sale of cans, ends, seed, and outside revenue from the Company's aircraft operations, and certain corporate items. The Company's principal product offerings include canned, frozen and jarred fruits and vegetables, as well as packaged snack chips. Its brands are Aunt Nellie's, Cherry man, GREEN VALLEY, Libby's, READ, and SENECA APPLE CHIPS.
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