Adecco Group AG (XSWX:ADEN) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -4.50% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:ADEN Adecco Group AG XSWX:ADEN
60 GF Score
Price CHF22.02
GF Value CHF25.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Adecco Group AG 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Adecco Group AG XSWX:ADEN +0.64% 60 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -4.50% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADEN with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF25.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 865 Business Services companies, Adecco Group AG ranks worse than 75.38% on this metric.

Adecco Group AG's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0.98.

During the past 12 months, Adecco Group AG's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -1.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -4.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -2.70% 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 Adecco Group AG was 49.00% per year. The lowest was -40.90% per year. And the median was 4.70% per year.


Adecco Group AG  (XSWX:ADEN) 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.


Adecco Group AG 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


XSWX:ADEN vs KFY, RHI, TNET: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Adecco Group AG'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.


Adecco Group AG 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Adecco Group AG's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Adecco Group AG 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 -4.50% mean?
Adecco Group AG (XSWX:ADEN) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -4.50% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Adecco Group AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #652 out of 865 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 75.4%.
Is Adecco Group AG's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Adecco Group AG's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -4.50%. Based on the distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #652 out of 865 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Adecco Group AG has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adecco Group AG's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #652 out of 865 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Adecco Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.10. 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 Business Services company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Business Services companies is 8.10, based on 865 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 Adecco Group AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adecco Group AG's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -4.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adecco Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adecco Group AG (XSWX:ADEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF25.99, compared to a current price of CHF22.02 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -4.50%. Adecco Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Adecco Group AG (XSWX:ADEN), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -4.50% 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 Adecco Group AG (XSWX:ADEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adecco Group AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF22.02 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF25.99. GuruFocus considers Adecco Group AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADEN:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -4.50%
  • GF Value™: CHF25.99 vs. price of CHF22.02 (15.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Adecco Group AG Business Description

Address Bellerivestrasse 30, Zurich, CHE, CH-8008
Adecco Group provides human capital solutions. The majority of its revenue comes from flexible placement, but the company also offers permanent placement, career transition, outsourcing, and consulting services in engineering, digital, and IT. The company is organized into three business units—Adecco, Akkodis, and LHH—and operates in over 60 countries.
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