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SanlamSLMAF 80 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 96% above its 10-year median of 9.10. GuruFocus rates SLMAF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.83. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 291 Insurance companies, Sanlam ranks better than 50.86% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Sanlam's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -8.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 17.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 18.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% 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 Sanlam was 39.10% per year. The lowest was -21.90% per year. And the median was 9.10% 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.
Sanlam 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
SLMAF vs AFL, MET, PRU: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Sanlam'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.
Sanlam 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Sanlam's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanlam'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 17.80% mean?
Sanlam (SLMAF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 17.80% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Sanlam and its competitors. This is 96% above median its historical median of 9.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanlam ranks #143 out of 291 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is Sanlam's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Sanlam's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 17.80% is 96% above median its 10-year median of 9.10. The Insurance industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.20. Sanlam's value of 17.80% is 3.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanlam ranks #143 out of 291 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanlam has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanlam's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Sanlam ranks #143 out of 291 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Sanlam in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.20. Sanlam's value of 17.80% is 3.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.10 vs. the industry median of 17.20, Sanlam 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 Insurance company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Insurance companies is 17.20, based on 291 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. Sanlam's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 17.80% is 3.5% 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 Sanlam and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanlam's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.80%, which is 96% above median its own 10-year median of 9.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanlam stock overvalued right now?
Sanlam (SLMAF) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 17.80%. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.83, compared to a current price of $3.48 — trading 28% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.80%, which is 96% above median its 10-year median of 9.10 and 3.5% above the Insurance industry median of 17.20. Sanlam's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Sanlam (SLMAF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 17.80% 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 Sanlam (SLMAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanlam stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.48 is trading 28% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.83.
Key valuation signals for SLMAF:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 17.80% (96% above median its 10-year median of 9.10)
GF Value™: $4.83 vs. price of $3.48 (28% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.5% above the Insurance median (#143 of 291)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SLMAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanlam Ltd sells insurance products and provides investment and wealth management services. Its operating segments include Sanlam Life and Savings, Pan-Africa, Asia, Sanlam Investments, and Santam. It operates in South Africa, Pan-Africa, Asia, and International.
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