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Search MineralsSHCMF -28.76%32 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 33.20% as of May. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 22.65. GuruFocus rates SHCMF with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,118 Metals & Mining companies, Search Minerals ranks better than 73.7% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 33.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 25.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% 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 Search Minerals was 47.80% per year. The lowest was -34.10% per year. And the median was 22.65% 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.
Search Minerals 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Search Minerals'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.
Search Minerals 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Search Minerals's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Search Minerals'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 33.20% mean?
Search Minerals (SHCMF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 33.20% as of May. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Search Minerals and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 22.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Search Minerals ranks #557 out of 2118 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Search Minerals' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Search Minerals' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 33.20% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 22.65. The Metals & Mining industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.70. Search Minerals' value of 33.20% is 111.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Search Minerals ranks #557 out of 2118 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Search Minerals has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Search Minerals' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Search Minerals ranks #557 out of 2118 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Search Minerals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.70. Search Minerals' value of 33.20% is 111.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.65 vs. the industry median of 15.70, Search Minerals 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Metals & Mining companies is 15.70, based on 2,118 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. Search Minerals's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 33.20% is 111.5% 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 Search Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Search Minerals's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 33.20%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 22.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Search Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Search Minerals (SHCMF) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 33.20%. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 33.20%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 22.65 and 111.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 15.70. Search Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 3 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 Search Minerals (SHCMF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 33.20% 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.
Search Minerals Inc is engaged in the business of mineral exploration. Its primary activities include acquiring, exploring, and evaluating mineral resource properties in Canada. The company holds an interest in the Red Wine property, Quinlan, B&A Claims, CREE District, Mann, and the Two Tom properties claims.
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