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ScholasticSTU:SL1 -0.66%69 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.70% as of May. 2026, which is 136% above its 10-year median of 5.80. GuruFocus rates STU:SL1 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 757 Media - Diversified companies, Scholastic ranks better than 65.13% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Scholastic's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 98.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 13.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 21.80% 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 Scholastic was 36.00% per year. The lowest was -32.70% per year. And the median was 5.80% 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.
Scholastic 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
STU:SL1 vs TDAY, LEE, EDUC: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Scholastic'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.
Scholastic 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Scholastic's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scholastic'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 13.70% mean?
Scholastic (STU:SL1) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 13.70% as of May. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Scholastic and its competitors. This is 136% above median its historical median of 5.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #264 out of 757 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is Scholastic's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Scholastic's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 13.70% is 136% above median its 10-year median of 5.80. The Media - Diversified industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.60. Scholastic's value of 13.70% is 280.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #264 out of 757 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Scholastic has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scholastic's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to TDAY and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #264 out of 757 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Scholastic in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.60. Scholastic's value of 13.70% is 280.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.80 vs. the industry median of 3.60, Scholastic 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Media - Diversified companies is 3.60, based on 757 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. Scholastic's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 13.70% is 280.6% 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 Scholastic and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scholastic's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.70%, which is 136% above median its own 10-year median of 5.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scholastic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic (STU:SL1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.11, compared to a current price of €30.00 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.70%, which is 136% above median its 10-year median of 5.80 and 280.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.60. Scholastic's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.70% as of May. 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €30.00 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of €34.11.
GuruFocus considers Scholastic to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SL1:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 13.70% (136% above median its 10-year median of 5.80)
GF Value™: €34.11 vs. price of €30.00 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 280.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#264 of 757)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SL1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scholastic Corp is an American publishing and education media company that focuses on books and educational material for schools, teachers, parents, and children. It creates print, digital, and audiobooks, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines, and other products that support children's learning and reading both at home and at school. The company also owns rights to various books, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, and The Hunger Games among others. It has three reportable segments Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The majority of its revenue is from the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment.
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