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Ajinomoto CoTSE:2802 +0.46%82 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.90% as of Jun. 2026, which is 169% above its 10-year median of 4.80. GuruFocus rates TSE:2802 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,862.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,664 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ajinomoto Co ranks better than 59.01% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Ajinomoto Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% 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 Ajinomoto Co was 25.10% per year. The lowest was -14.10% per year. And the median was 4.80% per year.
Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) 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.
Ajinomoto Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
TSE:2802 vs KHC, GIS: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ajinomoto Co'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.
Ajinomoto Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ajinomoto Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ajinomoto Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Ajinomoto Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
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 12.90% mean?
Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.90% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. This is 169% above median its historical median of 4.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #682 out of 1664 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Ajinomoto Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Ajinomoto Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.90% is 169% above median its 10-year median of 4.80. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.15. Ajinomoto Co's value of 12.90% is 58.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #682 out of 1664 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ajinomoto Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajinomoto Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #682 out of 1664 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Ajinomoto Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.15. Ajinomoto Co's value of 12.90% is 58.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.80 vs. the industry median of 8.15, Ajinomoto Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.15, based on 1,664 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. Ajinomoto Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.90% is 58.3% 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 Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ajinomoto Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.90%, which is 169% above median its own 10-year median of 4.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajinomoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,862.10, compared to a current price of 円5,441.00 — trading 40.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.90%, which is 169% above median its 10-year median of 4.80 and 58.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.15. Ajinomoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.90% as of Jun. 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 Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,441.00 is trading 40.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,862.10.
GuruFocus considers Ajinomoto Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2802:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 12.90% (169% above median its 10-year median of 4.80)
GF Value™: 円3,862.10 vs. price of 円5,441.00 (40.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#682 of 1664)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2802 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ajinomoto was founded in 1909, and it began manufacturing the world's first umami seasoning, MSG, made from amino acids. It has since grown to be one of the top manufacturers of sauces and seasonings and has diversified into frozen foods and the manufacture of other amino acid-based materials. Its sauces and seasonings are sold across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas and are found in most supermarkets, making up approximately 60% of its revenue. The remaining 40% is roughly divided into the healthcare and others segment and the frozen food segment. Its healthcare and others segment also includes functional materials, which include an organic resin material, Ajinomoto Build-up Film, which is currently the industry standard for ABF substrates for semiconductors.
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