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KDDISTU:DIP +1.83%85 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 6.50. GuruFocus rates STU:DIP with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Telecommunication Services companies, KDDI ranks better than 53.85% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, KDDI's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 10 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 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of KDDI was 17.50% per year. The lowest was -0.90% per year. And the median was 6.50% 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.
KDDI 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
STU:DIP vs VZ, TMUS, T: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, KDDI'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.
KDDI 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, KDDI's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KDDI'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 5.80% mean?
KDDI (STU:DIP) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.80% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for KDDI and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 6.50. According to the industry distribution chart, KDDI ranks #144 out of 312 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is KDDI's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
KDDI's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.80% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 6.50. The Telecommunication Services industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50. KDDI's value of 5.80% is 28.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KDDI ranks #144 out of 312 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KDDI has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KDDI's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, KDDI ranks #144 out of 312 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts KDDI in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50. KDDI's value of 5.80% is 28.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.50 vs. the industry median of 4.50, KDDI 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.50, based on 312 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. KDDI's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.80% is 28.9% 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 KDDI and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KDDI's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.80%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 6.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KDDI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KDDI (STU:DIP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.90, compared to a current price of €16.10 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.80%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 6.50 and 28.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.50. KDDI's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 10 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 KDDI (STU:DIP), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.80% 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 KDDI (STU:DIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KDDI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €16.10 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.90.
GuruFocus considers KDDI to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:DIP:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 5.80% (11% below median its 10-year median of 6.50)
GF Value™: €14.90 vs. price of €16.10 (8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#144 of 312)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KDDI is Japan's second-largest wireless operator (30% market share), the largest pay-TV operator (53% market share) and the second-largest provider of fibre-to-the-home broadband (12% market share). It has grown through acquisition and is focusing on increasing the number of customers who subscribe to more than one telecommunication service. It is also looking to grow its Life Design business which includes commerce, energy, and finance and had over 57 million Internet of Things connections by the end of March 2026.
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