AARTY (Airtel Africa) YoY EBITDA Growth: 47.72% (As of Mar. 2026)

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AARTY Airtel Africa PLC AARTY
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What is Airtel Africa YoY EBITDA Growth?

Airtel Africa AARTY 55 YoY EBITDA Growth is 47.72% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AARTY with a GF Score™ of 55/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Airtel Africa's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.72%.

Airtel Africa's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.30.

Airtel Africa YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Airtel Africa's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Airtel Africa YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Airtel Africa Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Airtel Africa Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Airtel Africa YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Airtel Africa's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Mar. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Mar. 2025 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Mar. 2025 ) |
=(8.892-5.737)/ | 5.737 |
=54.99 %

Airtel Africa's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) |
=(2.303-1.559)/ | 1.559 |
=47.72 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 47.72% mean?
Airtel Africa (AARTY) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 47.72% as of Mar. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Airtel Africa and its competitors.
Is Airtel Africa's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Airtel Africa's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 47.72%. Overall, Airtel Africa has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airtel Africa's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to VZ and TMUS?
Airtel Africa's YoY EBITDA Growth of 47.72% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Airtel Africa and its competitors. Airtel Africa's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 47.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Airtel Africa stock overvalued right now?
Airtel Africa (AARTY) has a current YoY EBITDA Growth of 47.72%. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 47.72%. Airtel Africa's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Airtel Africa (AARTY), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 47.72% 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.

Airtel Africa Business Description

Address 15 Davies Street, London, GBR, W1K 3DE
Airtel Africa PLC is a telecoms and financial services provider transforming lives across the continent through increased digital and financial inclusion. The principal activities of the Group mainly consist of the provision of telecommunications and mobile money services. Its services include Voice, Data, Mobile money, Enterprise, and Data centers. The Group's operating segments are Nigeria mobile services, East Africa mobile services, Francophone Africa mobile services, and Mobile money. It generates maximum revenue from East Africa mobile services, comprising mobile service operations in Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, and Rwanda.
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