WSSTF (Western Bulk Chartering AS) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -54.50% (As of Dec. 2025)

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WSSTF Western Bulk Chartering AS WSSTF
55 GF Score
Price $2.20
GF Value $1.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Western Bulk Chartering AS 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Western Bulk Chartering AS WSSTF 55 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -54.50% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates WSSTF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Transportation companies, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks worse than 97.69% on this metric.

Western Bulk Chartering AS's EBITDA per Share for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.25.

During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -54.50% 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 8 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Western Bulk Chartering AS was 119.60% per year. The lowest was -54.50% per year. And the median was 32.55% per year.


Western Bulk Chartering AS  (OTCPK:WSSTF) 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.


Western Bulk Chartering AS 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


Western Bulk Chartering AS 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Western Bulk Chartering AS'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.


Western Bulk Chartering AS 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Western Bulk Chartering AS's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Bulk Chartering AS's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Western Bulk Chartering AS 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 -54.50% mean?
Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -54.50% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Western Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #847 out of 867 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Western Bulk Chartering AS's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -54.50%. Based on the distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #847 out of 867 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Western Bulk Chartering AS has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Bulk Chartering AS's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #847 out of 867 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Western Bulk Chartering AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.90. 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 Transportation company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 4.90, based on 867 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. 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Bulk Chartering AS's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -54.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.60, compared to a current price of $2.20 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -54.50%. Western Bulk Chartering AS's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -54.50% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.20 is trading 37.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.60. GuruFocus considers Western Bulk Chartering AS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WSSTF:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -54.50%
  • GF Value™: $1.60 vs. price of $2.20 (37.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Western Bulk Chartering AS Business Description

Other Exchanges WEST:Norway7EJ:Germany
Address Henrik Ibsensgate 100, PO Box 2868, Solli, Oslo, NOR, 0230
Western Bulk Chartering AS is a transporter of dry bulk commodities. Its commodities include coal, minerals, steel products, cement, agriculture or grains, ferrous ores, and fertilizers, among others. It operates in dry bulk vessels in the Panamax to Handysize segment. Geographic diversification is the Far East, Europe, India, North America, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue is from the Far East.
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