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ZhihuZH -2.53%57 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 34.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 153% above its 10-year median of 13.55. GuruFocus rates ZH with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 378 Interactive Media companies, Zhihu ranks better than 77.78% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 34.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 17.10% 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 7 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Zhihu was 36.40% per year. The lowest was -15.60% per year. And the median was 13.55% 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.
Zhihu 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
ZH vs ANGI, ZIP, SSTK: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Zhihu'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.
Zhihu 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Zhihu's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhihu'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 34.30% mean?
Zhihu (ZH) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 34.30% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Zhihu and its competitors. This is 153% above median its historical median of 13.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhihu ranks #84 out of 378 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Zhihu's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Zhihu's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 34.30% is 153% above median its 10-year median of 13.55. The Interactive Media industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.45. Zhihu's value of 34.30% is 263% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhihu ranks #84 out of 378 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zhihu has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhihu's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to ANGI and ZIP?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Zhihu ranks #84 out of 378 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Zhihu in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.45. Zhihu's value of 34.30% is 263% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.55 vs. the industry median of 9.45, Zhihu 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Interactive Media companies is 9.45, based on 378 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. Zhihu's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 34.30% is 263% 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 Zhihu and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhihu's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 34.30%, which is 153% above median its own 10-year median of 13.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhihu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhihu (ZH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.64, compared to a current price of $3.08 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 34.30%, which is 153% above median its 10-year median of 13.55 and 263% above the Interactive Media industry median of 9.45. Zhihu's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Zhihu (ZH), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 34.30% 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 Zhihu (ZH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhihu stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.08 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.64.
GuruFocus considers Zhihu to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ZH:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 34.30% (153% above median its 10-year median of 13.55)
GF Value™: $3.64 vs. price of $3.08 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 263% above the Interactive Media median (#84 of 378)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhihu Inc is engaged in the operation of one online content community which monetizes through paid membership services, marketing services and other services in the People's Republic of China. It is an online content community where people come to find solutions, make decisions, seek inspiration, and have fun. Its community supports discussions ranging from everyday consumer decisions, such as purchasing products or planning travel, to more specialized areas on professional knowledge, technological developments including artificial intelligence and academic topics. It operates in single segment and its revenues are derived from within the PRC.
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