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Sprout SocialSPT +1.30%67 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.60% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SPT with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,073 Software companies, Sprout Social ranks better than 57.74% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 16.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -5.10% 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 9 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Sprout Social was 28.40% per year. The lowest was -25.00% per year. And the median was -1.10% per year.
Sprout Social (NAS:SPT) 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.
Sprout Social 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
SPT vs MFI, ALIT, BLND: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Sprout Social'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.
Sprout Social 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Sprout Social's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sprout Social's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Sprout Social 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 16.60% mean?
Sprout Social (SPT) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.60% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Sprout Social and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprout Social ranks #876 out of 2073 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Sprout Social's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Sprout Social's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.60%. The Software industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.20. Sprout Social's value of 16.60% is 36.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sprout Social ranks #876 out of 2073 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sprout Social has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprout Social's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to MFI and ALIT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Sprout Social ranks #876 out of 2073 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Sprout Social in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.20. Sprout Social's value of 16.60% is 36.1% 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 Software company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Software companies is 12.20, based on 2,073 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. Sprout Social's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.60% is 36.1% 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 Sprout Social and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sprout Social's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprout Social stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprout Social (SPT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.67, compared to a current price of $8.57 — trading 76.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.60% and 36.1% above the Software industry median of 12.20. Sprout Social's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Sprout Social (SPT), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.60% as of Mar. 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 Sprout Social (SPT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprout Social stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.57 is trading 76.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.67.
GuruFocus considers Sprout Social to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SPT:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 16.60%
GF Value™: $36.67 vs. price of $8.57 (76.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.1% above the Software median (#876 of 2073)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SPT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sprout Social Inc develops a cloud software that brings together social messaging, data and workflows in a unified system of record, intelligence, and action. It has a centralized, secure and powerful platform that can scale horizontally across an organization to drive maximum business value. The firm generates majority revenue from software subscriptions. Geographically, the company operates in Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, of which it derives maximum revenue from Americas.
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