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TOP ShipsTOPS +2.42%49 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -65.00% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TOPS with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 816 Oil & Gas companies, TOP Ships ranks worse than 96.57% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, TOP Ships's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -18.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -65.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -48.80% 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 TOP Ships was -37.90% per year. The lowest was -78.60% per year. And the median was -63.00% per year.
TOP Ships (AMEX:TOPS) 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.
TOP Ships 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
TOPS vs RBNE, CWPE, MARPS: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, TOP Ships'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.
TOP Ships 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, TOP Ships's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TOP Ships'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 -65.00% mean?
TOP Ships (TOPS) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -65.00% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for TOP Ships and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TOP Ships ranks #788 out of 816 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 96.6%.
Is TOP Ships' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
TOP Ships' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -65.00%. Based on the distribution chart, TOP Ships ranks #788 out of 816 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, TOP Ships has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TOP Ships' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to RBNE and CWPE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, TOP Ships ranks #788 out of 816 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places TOP Ships in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.95. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Oil & Gas companies is 0.95, based on 816 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. 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 TOP Ships and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TOP Ships's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -65.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TOP Ships stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TOP Ships (TOPS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.16, compared to a current price of $0.67 — trading 84% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -65.00%. TOP Ships' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 TOP Ships (TOPS), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -65.00% 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 TOP Ships (TOPS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TOP Ships stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.67 is trading 84% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.16.
GuruFocus considers TOP Ships to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TOPS:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -65.00%
GF Value™: $4.16 vs. price of $0.67 (84% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TOPS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TOP Ships Inc owns tanker vessels throughout the world. The Company is an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient eco-tanker vessels, focusing on the transportation of crude oil, petroleum products (both clean and dirty), and bulk liquid chemicals. It generates revenue from the Time Charter agreements. The company operates in two reportable segments: (i) the tanker segment and (ii) the megayacht segment.
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