VTOL (Bristow Group) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 28.00% (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Below Median

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VTOL Bristow Group Inc VTOL
59 GF Score
Price $43.98
GF Value $37.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Bristow Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Bristow Group VTOL -0.83% 59 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 28.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 34.55. GuruFocus rates VTOL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 813 Oil & Gas companies, Bristow Group ranks better than 83.76% on this metric.

Bristow Group's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.87.

During the past 12 months, Bristow Group'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 28.00% 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 Bristow Group was 41.10% per year. The lowest was 28.00% per year. And the median was 34.55% per year.


Bristow Group  (NYSE:VTOL) 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.


Bristow Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


VTOL vs RES, HLX, ACDC: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Bristow Group'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.


Bristow Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Bristow Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bristow Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Bristow Group 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 28.00% mean?
Bristow Group (VTOL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 28.00% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Bristow Group and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 34.55. Over the past decade, Bristow Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 28.00 to 41.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #132 out of 813 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is Bristow Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Bristow Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 28.00% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 34.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.00 to a high of 41.10. The Oil & Gas industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.90. Bristow Group's value of 28.00% is 3011.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #132 out of 813 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bristow Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bristow Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to RES and HLX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #132 out of 813 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Bristow Group in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.90. Bristow Group's value of 28.00% is 3011.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Bristow Group's own 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 28.00 to 41.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.55 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Bristow Group 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 0.90, based on 813 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. Bristow Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 28.00% is 3011.1% 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 Bristow Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bristow Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 28.00%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 34.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bristow Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristow Group (VTOL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.58, compared to a current price of $43.98 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 28.00%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 34.55 and 3011.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.90. Bristow Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Bristow Group (VTOL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 28.00% 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 Bristow Group (VTOL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristow Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $43.98 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.58. GuruFocus considers Bristow Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VTOL:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 28.00% (19% below median its 10-year median of 34.55)
  • GF Value™: $37.58 vs. price of $43.98 (17% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3011.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#132 of 813)

No single metric tells the full story. See the VTOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bristow Group Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 3151 Briarpark Drive, 7th Floor, Suite 700, Houston, TX, USA, 77042
Bristow Group Inc is the provider of vertical flight solutions. The group provides aviation services to a broad base of offshore energy companies and government entities. Its business comprises three reportable segments: Offshore Energy Services, Government Services, and Other Services. Its customers are in the UK, Norway, the USA, Nigeria, and Others. The offshore energy customers use services to transport personnel to, from and between offshore energy installations. The majority of revenue is generated from Offshore Energy Services.
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