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WingstopWING -5.81%82 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 46.40% as of Jun. 2026, which is 98% above its 10-year median of 23.40. GuruFocus rates WING with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $373.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Restaurants companies, Wingstop ranks better than 89.44% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Wingstop's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -17.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 46.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 40.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 27.00% 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 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Wingstop was 46.40% per year. The lowest was 10.70% per year. And the median was 23.40% 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.
Wingstop 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
WING vs CAKE, SHAK, ARCO: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Wingstop'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.
Wingstop 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wingstop's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wingstop'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 46.40% mean?
Wingstop (WING) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 46.40% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Wingstop and its competitors. This is 98% above median its historical median of 23.40. Over the past decade, Wingstop's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 10.70 to 46.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Wingstop ranks #30 out of 284 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Wingstop's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Wingstop's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 46.40% is 98% above median its 10-year median of 23.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.70 to a high of 46.40. The Restaurants industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.15. Wingstop's value of 46.40% is 357.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wingstop ranks #30 out of 284 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wingstop has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wingstop's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to CAKE and SHAK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Wingstop ranks #30 out of 284 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Wingstop in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.15. Wingstop's value of 46.40% is 357.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Wingstop's own 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 10.70 to 46.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.40 vs. the industry median of 10.15, Wingstop 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 Restaurants company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Restaurants companies is 10.15, based on 284 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. Wingstop's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 46.40% is 357.1% 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 Wingstop and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wingstop's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 46.40%, which is 98% above median its own 10-year median of 23.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wingstop stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wingstop (WING) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $373.81, compared to a current price of $116.72 — trading 68.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 46.40%, which is 98% above median its 10-year median of 23.40 and 357.1% above the Restaurants industry median of 10.15. Wingstop's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Wingstop (WING), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 46.40% 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 Wingstop (WING) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wingstop stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $116.72 is trading 68.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $373.81.
GuruFocus considers Wingstop to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WING:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 46.40% (98% above median its 10-year median of 23.40)
GF Value™: $373.81 vs. price of $116.72 (68.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 357.1% above the Restaurants median (#30 of 284)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WING stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wingstop is a fast casual restaurant concept built around a simple chicken-centric menu. The firm primarily offers bone-in and boneless wings, tenders, and a chicken sandwich, customizable across 12 flavors. The banner generated $5.3 billion in system sales in 2025 across 3,056 units, with 85% located in the US. Wingstop largely operates as a franchisor, with 98% of units franchised, and earns revenue largely from collecting royalties and advertising fees paid by franchisees, with a smaller contribution from company-owned restaurant sales.
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