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Eli Lilly and CoXSWX:LLY 99 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 54.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 491% above its 10-year median of 9.20. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LLY with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF1,136.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 814 Drug Manufacturers companies, Eli Lilly and Co ranks better than 90.17% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Eli Lilly and Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 77.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 54.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 30.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 21.70% 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 Eli Lilly and Co was 437.20% per year. The lowest was -78.50% per year. And the median was 9.20% per year.
Eli Lilly and Co (XSWX:LLY) 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.
Eli Lilly and Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:LLY vs JNJ, ABBV, MRK: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Eli Lilly and Co'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.
Eli Lilly and Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Eli Lilly and Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eli Lilly and Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Eli Lilly and Co 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 54.40% mean?
Eli Lilly and Co (XSWX:LLY) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 54.40% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Eli Lilly and Co and its competitors. This is 491% above median its historical median of 9.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Eli Lilly and Co ranks #80 out of 814 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Eli Lilly and Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Eli Lilly and Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 54.40% is 491% above median its 10-year median of 9.20. The Drug Manufacturers industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.85. Eli Lilly and Co's value of 54.40% is 514.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eli Lilly and Co ranks #80 out of 814 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eli Lilly and Co has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eli Lilly and Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to JNJ and ABBV?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Eli Lilly and Co ranks #80 out of 814 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Eli Lilly and Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.85. Eli Lilly and Co's value of 54.40% is 514.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.20 vs. the industry median of 8.85, Eli Lilly and Co 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Drug Manufacturers companies is 8.85, based on 814 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. Eli Lilly and Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 54.40% is 514.7% 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 Eli Lilly and Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eli Lilly and Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 54.40%, which is 491% above median its own 10-year median of 9.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eli Lilly and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eli Lilly and Co (XSWX:LLY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1,136.02, compared to a current price of CHF955.00 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 54.40%, which is 491% above median its 10-year median of 9.20 and 514.7% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 8.85. Eli Lilly and Co's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 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 Eli Lilly and Co (XSWX:LLY), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 54.40% 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 Eli Lilly and Co (XSWX:LLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eli Lilly and Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF955.00 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1,136.02.
GuruFocus considers Eli Lilly and Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LLY:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 54.40% (491% above median its 10-year median of 9.20)
GF Value™: CHF1,136.02 vs. price of CHF955.00 (15.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 514.7% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#80 of 814)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eli Lilly is a drug firm with a focus on neuroscience, cardiometabolic, cancer, and immunology. Lilly's key products include Verzenio and Jaypirca for cancer; Mounjaro, Zepbound, Foundayo, Jardiance, Trulicity, Humalog, and Humulin for cardiometabolic; and Taltz and Olumiant for immunology.
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