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HELLA GmbH KGaAXSWX:HLE 71 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 8.55. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HLE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF72.80. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,166 Vehicles & Parts companies, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks better than 56.17% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, HELLA GmbH KGaA's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -12.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA was 21.60% per year. The lowest was -16.00% per year. And the median was 8.55% 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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:HLE vs ORLY, AZO: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.
HELLA GmbH KGaA 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HELLA GmbH KGaA's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HELLA GmbH KGaA'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 9.30% mean?
HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.30% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.55. According to the industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #511 out of 1166 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.30% is near median its 10-year median of 8.55. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.75. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 9.30% is 37.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #511 out of 1166 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HELLA GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HELLA GmbH KGaA's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #511 out of 1166 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts HELLA GmbH KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.75. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 9.30% is 37.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.55 vs. the industry median of 6.75, HELLA GmbH KGaA 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Vehicles & Parts companies is 6.75, based on 1,166 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. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.30% is 37.8% 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF72.80, compared to a current price of CHF65.70 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.55 and 37.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 6.75. HELLA GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.30% 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF65.70 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF72.80.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HLE:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 9.30% (near median its 10-year median of 8.55)
GF Value™: CHF72.80 vs. price of CHF65.70 (9.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#511 of 1166)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry. The company also produces complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems, and vehicle electrical systems in its joint-venture companies, as well as products for specialist vehicles. Further, Hella operates a trade organisation for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis, and services in Europe. The company is controlled through a pooled family majority shareholding in the group. The company has three reportable segments, which are Lighting, Electronics, and Lifecycle Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Lighting segment.
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