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The Descartes Systems GroupSTU:DC2 +0.30%94 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.60% as of Apr. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 16.15. GuruFocus rates STU:DC2 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €102.95 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,068 Software companies, The Descartes Systems Group ranks better than 56.14% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, The Descartes Systems Group's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 15.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 15.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 19.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 17.60% 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 The Descartes Systems Group was 26.30% per year. The lowest was -97.90% per year. And the median was 16.15% per year.
The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) 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.
The Descartes Systems Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
STU:DC2 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, The Descartes Systems Group'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.
The Descartes Systems Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Descartes Systems Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Descartes Systems Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
The Descartes Systems Group 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 15.60% mean?
The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 15.60% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for The Descartes Systems Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.15. According to the industry distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #907 out of 2068 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is The Descartes Systems Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
The Descartes Systems Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 15.60% is near median its 10-year median of 16.15. The Software industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.25. The Descartes Systems Group's value of 15.60% is 27.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #907 out of 2068 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Descartes Systems Group has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Descartes Systems Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #907 out of 2068 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts The Descartes Systems Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.25. The Descartes Systems Group's value of 15.60% is 27.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.15 vs. the industry median of 12.25, The Descartes Systems Group 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 Software company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Software companies is 12.25, based on 2,068 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. The Descartes Systems Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 15.60% is 27.3% 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 The Descartes Systems Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Descartes Systems Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Descartes Systems Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €102.95, compared to a current price of €66.60 — trading 35.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.15 and 27.3% above the Software industry median of 12.25. The Descartes Systems Group's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign 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 The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 15.60% as of Apr. 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 The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Descartes Systems Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €66.60 is trading 35.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €102.95.
GuruFocus considers The Descartes Systems Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:DC2:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 15.60% (near median its 10-year median of 16.15)
GF Value™: €102.95 vs. price of €66.60 (35.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.3% above the Software median (#907 of 2068)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DC2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Descartes Systems Group provides a software solution that allows users in the shipping industry to communicate with one another. Its core product is the Global Logistics Network, which is best understood as transaction-driven. Descartes charges clients to send/receive messages, data, and documents on the GLN. Customers typically contract for a monthly minimum over a multiyear period. The GLN platform allows Descartes to upsell additional software modules as well, typically provided via a software-as-a-service model.
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