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TescoTSCDF +0.53%82 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 21.10% as of Feb. 2026, which is 109% above its 10-year median of 10.10. GuruFocus rates TSCDF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 274 Retail - Defensive companies, Tesco ranks better than 78.83% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Tesco's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 21.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 16.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% 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 Tesco was 27.90% per year. The lowest was -23.10% per year. And the median was 10.10% 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.
Tesco 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
TSCDF vs KR, SFM: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Tesco'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.
Tesco 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tesco's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tesco'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 21.10% mean?
Tesco (TSCDF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 21.10% as of Feb. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Tesco and its competitors. This is 109% above median its historical median of 10.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Tesco ranks #58 out of 274 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Tesco's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Tesco's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 21.10% is 109% above median its 10-year median of 10.10. The Retail - Defensive industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.30. Tesco's value of 21.10% is 126.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tesco ranks #58 out of 274 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tesco has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesco's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Tesco ranks #58 out of 274 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Tesco in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.30. Tesco's value of 21.10% is 126.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.10 vs. the industry median of 9.30, Tesco 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Retail - Defensive companies is 9.30, based on 274 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. Tesco's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 21.10% is 126.9% 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 Tesco and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tesco's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 21.10%, which is 109% above median its own 10-year median of 10.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco (TSCDF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.36, compared to a current price of $6.50 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 21.10%, which is 109% above median its 10-year median of 10.10 and 126.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 9.30. Tesco's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Tesco (TSCDF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 21.10% as of Feb. 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 Tesco (TSCDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.50 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.36.
GuruFocus considers Tesco to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSCDF:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 21.10% (109% above median its 10-year median of 10.10)
GF Value™: $5.36 vs. price of $6.50 (21.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 126.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#58 of 274)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSCDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tesco is a large food retailer, operating thousands of stores in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Central Europe. The majority of Tesco's sales are from the UK, where the firm has over 24% market share, more than double the second-largest peer, Sainsbury's, according to Euromonitor. Tesco also holds 30% e-grocery market share in the UK, holding a dominant position online. Tesco gained exposure to the cash-and-carry and out-of-home delivery industries with the GBP 4 billion acquisition of Booker in 2018.
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