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ValarisVAL -1.36%56 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 33.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1194% above its 10-year median of 2.55. GuruFocus rates VAL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $78.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 814 Oil & Gas companies, Valaris ranks better than 86.61% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Valaris's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -4.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 33.00% 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 7 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Valaris was 33.00% per year. The lowest was -27.90% per year. And the median was 2.55% 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.
Valaris 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
VAL vs RIG, NE, PTEN: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Valaris'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.
Valaris 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Valaris's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valaris'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 33.00% mean?
Valaris (VAL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 33.00% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Valaris and its competitors. This is 1194% above median its historical median of 2.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Valaris ranks #109 out of 814 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Valaris' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Valaris' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 33.00% is 1194% above median its 10-year median of 2.55. The Oil & Gas industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.95. Valaris' value of 33.00% is 3373.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valaris ranks #109 out of 814 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Valaris has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valaris' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to RIG and NE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Valaris ranks #109 out of 814 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Valaris in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.95. Valaris' value of 33.00% is 3373.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.55 vs. the industry median of 0.95, Valaris 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Oil & Gas companies is 0.95, based on 814 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. Valaris's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 33.00% is 3373.7% 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 Valaris 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. Valaris's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 33.00%, which is 1194% above median its own 10-year median of 2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valaris stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valaris (VAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $78.37, compared to a current price of $78.49 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 33.00%, which is 1194% above median its 10-year median of 2.55 and 3373.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.95. Valaris' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 Valaris (VAL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 33.00% as of Mar. 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 Valaris (VAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valaris stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $78.49 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $78.37.
GuruFocus considers Valaris to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VAL:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 33.00% (1194% above median its 10-year median of 2.55)
GF Value™: $78.37 vs. price of $78.49 (0.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3373.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#109 of 814)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Valaris Ltd is an offshore contract drilling company. The company provides offshore contract drilling services to the international oil and gas industry with operations in almost every offshore market across six continents. Its business consists of four operating segments: Floaters, which includes drillships and semisubmersible rigs; Jackups; ARO; and Other, which consists of management services on rigs owned by third parties. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Floaters segment.
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