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MTN GroupSTU:LL6 -1.98%83 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 11.00. GuruFocus rates STU:LL6 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Telecommunication Services companies, MTN Group ranks better than 54.63% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, MTN Group's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 108.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -0.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% 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 MTN Group was 80.30% per year. The lowest was -18.70% per year. And the median was 11.00% per year.
MTN Group (STU:LL6) 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.
MTN Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
STU:LL6 vs VZ, TMUS, T: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, MTN 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.
MTN Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, MTN Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MTN Group'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 6.00% mean?
MTN Group (STU:LL6) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.00% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for MTN Group and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 11.00. According to the industry distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #142 out of 313 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is MTN Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
MTN Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.00% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 11.00. The Telecommunication Services industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50. MTN Group's value of 6.00% is 33.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #142 out of 313 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MTN Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MTN Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #142 out of 313 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts MTN Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50. MTN Group's value of 6.00% is 33.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.00 vs. the industry median of 4.50, MTN 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.50, based on 313 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. MTN Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 6.00% is 33.3% 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 MTN Group 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. MTN Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.00%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 11.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MTN Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Group (STU:LL6) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.00, compared to a current price of €9.90 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.00%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 11.00 and 33.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.50. MTN Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 MTN Group (STU:LL6), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.00% 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 MTN Group (STU:LL6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.90 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.00.
GuruFocus considers MTN Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LL6:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 6.00% (45% below median its 10-year median of 11.00)
GF Value™: €8.00 vs. price of €9.90 (23.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#142 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LL6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MTN Group Ltd is a mobile telecommunications provider. The company also has a joint venture in Iran. From a product perspective, the majority of its revenue is from voice and data. Other contributors include SMS and sale of devices revenue. MTN also provides enterprise services to small/midsize enterprises and corporate clients. The company owns the mobile infrastructure and data centers. Its segments include Network services, Mobile devices, Interconnect and roaming, Digital and fintech and others. It derives maximum revenue from Network Services segment. Geographically, the company operates across South Africa, Nigeria, South and East Africa (SEA), GHASEA, Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The majority of the company's revenue is earned in and Nigeria.
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