Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 26.40% (As of Jun. 2026) — 184% Above Median

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XSWX:HOT Hochtief AG XSWX:HOT
73 GF Score
Price CHF410.40
GF Value CHF164.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hochtief AG 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Hochtief AG XSWX:HOT 73 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 26.40% as of Jun. 2026, which is 184% above its 10-year median of 9.30. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HOT with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF164.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,448 Construction companies, Hochtief AG ranks better than 73.2% on this metric.

Hochtief AG's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF7.10.

During the past 12 months, Hochtief AG's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 26.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% 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 Hochtief AG was 34.10% per year. The lowest was -24.10% per year. And the median was 9.30% per year.


Hochtief AG  (XSWX:HOT) 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.


Hochtief AG 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


XSWX:HOT vs PWR, FIX, EME: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hochtief 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.


Hochtief AG 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hochtief AG's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hochtief 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 26.40% mean?
Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 26.40% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Hochtief AG and its competitors. This is 184% above median its historical median of 9.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #388 out of 1448 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Hochtief AG's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Hochtief AG's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 26.40% is 184% above median its 10-year median of 9.30. The Construction industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80. Hochtief AG's value of 26.40% is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #388 out of 1448 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hochtief AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hochtief AG's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #388 out of 1448 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Hochtief AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80. Hochtief AG's value of 26.40% is 200% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.30 vs. the industry median of 8.80, Hochtief AG 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 Construction company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Construction companies is 8.80, based on 1,448 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. Hochtief AG's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 26.40% is 200% 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 Hochtief AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hochtief AG's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 26.40%, which is 184% above median its own 10-year median of 9.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hochtief AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF164.32, compared to a current price of CHF410.40 — trading 149.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 26.40%, which is 184% above median its 10-year median of 9.30 and 200% above the Construction industry median of 8.80. Hochtief AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 26.40% 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 Hochtief AG (XSWX:HOT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochtief AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF410.40 is trading 149.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF164.32. GuruFocus considers Hochtief AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:HOT:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 26.40% (184% above median its 10-year median of 9.30)
  • GF Value™: CHF164.32 vs. price of CHF410.40 (149.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Construction median (#388 of 1448)

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


Hochtief AG Business Description

Address Alfredstrasse 236, Essen, NW, DEU, 45133
Hochtief AG develops and constructs building and infrastructure projects. It works on complex projects in transportation, energy, urban infrastructure, and mining markets. It expands transportation networks with roads, bridges, and tunnels, or designs and constructs office buildings, hospitals, and power plants. The company leans on expertise and technical know-how in developing, financing, building, and operating in designated business areas. Also, it will partner with external groups to work on specific components of a project. Its regional divisions are Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe. The Americas and the Asia Pacific account for the majority of sales and are where the company's assets are located.
73GF Score

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