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The Trade DeskTTD -21.90%86 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 62.00% as of Jun. 2026, which is 133% above its 10-year median of 26.60. GuruFocus rates TTD with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $126.60 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 760 Media - Diversified companies, The Trade Desk ranks better than 93.82% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, The Trade Desk's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 35.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 62.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 36.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 25.30% 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 12 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of The Trade Desk was 458.30% per year. The lowest was 0.40% per year. And the median was 26.60% per year.
The Trade Desk (NAS:TTD) 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.
The Trade Desk 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
TTD vs LFTO, MGNI, ZD: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, The Trade Desk'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.
The Trade Desk 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Trade Desk's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Trade Desk's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
The Trade Desk 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 62.00% mean?
The Trade Desk (TTD) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 62.00% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for The Trade Desk and its competitors. This is 133% above median its historical median of 26.60. Over the past decade, The Trade Desk's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 0.40 to 458.30. According to the industry distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #47 out of 760 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is The Trade Desk's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
The Trade Desk's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 62.00% is 133% above median its 10-year median of 26.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 458.30. The Media - Diversified industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.05. The Trade Desk's value of 62.00% is 1932.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #47 out of 760 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Trade Desk has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Trade Desk's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to LFTO and MGNI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #47 out of 760 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places The Trade Desk in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.05. The Trade Desk's value of 62.00% is 1932.8% above this benchmark. Historically, The Trade Desk's own 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 0.40 to 458.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.60 vs. the industry median of 3.05, The Trade Desk 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 3.05, based on 760 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. The Trade Desk's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 62.00% is 1932.8% 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 The Trade Desk and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Trade Desk's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 62.00%, which is 133% above median its own 10-year median of 26.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Trade Desk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk (TTD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $126.60, compared to a current price of $13.80 — trading 89.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 62.00%, which is 133% above median its 10-year median of 26.60 and 1932.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.05. The Trade Desk's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 The Trade Desk (TTD), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 62.00% 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 The Trade Desk (TTD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.80 is trading 89.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $126.60.
GuruFocus considers The Trade Desk to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TTD:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 62.00% (133% above median its 10-year median of 26.60)
GF Value™: $126.60 vs. price of $13.80 (89.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1932.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#47 of 760)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TTD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Trade Desk provides a self-service platform that helps advertisers and ad agencies programmatically find and purchase digital ad inventory (display, video, audio, and social) on devices like computers, smartphones, and connected TVs. The firm's platform is referred to as a DSP in the digital ad industry, and it generates revenue from fees based on a percentage of what its clients spend on advertising, sometimes referred to as a "take rate."
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