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KLAXSWX:KLAC -3.56%84 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.00% as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 16.30. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KLAC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF88.46. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 825 Semiconductors companies, KLA ranks better than 71.15% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, KLA's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 19.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 14.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 18.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 22.20% 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 KLA was 124.10% per year. The lowest was -58.80% per year. And the median was 16.30% 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.
KLA 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:KLAC vs LRCX, AMAT, TER: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, KLA'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.
KLA 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KLA's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KLA'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 14.00% mean?
KLA (XSWX:KLAC) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.00% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for KLA and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 16.30. According to the industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #238 out of 825 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is KLA's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
KLA's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.00% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 16.30. Based on the distribution chart, KLA ranks #238 out of 825 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KLA has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLA's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #238 out of 825 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts KLA in the upper half of its industry. 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 Semiconductors company?
A good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Semiconductors industry context. 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 KLA and its competitors. KLA's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.00%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 16.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KLA stock overvalued right now?
KLA (XSWX:KLAC) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF88.46, compared to a current price of CHF166.32 — trading 88% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.00%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 16.30. KLA's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 KLA (XSWX:KLAC), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.00% 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 KLA (XSWX:KLAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF166.32 is trading 88% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF88.46.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KLAC:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 14.00% (14% below median its 10-year median of 16.30)
GF Value™: CHF88.46 vs. price of CHF166.32 (88% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KLAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
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