Westfield Trust (ASX:WFT) YoY EBITDA Growth: 13.37% (As of Dec. 2003)

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What is Westfield Trust YoY EBITDA Growth?

Westfield Trust ASX:WFT YoY EBITDA Growth is 13.37% as of Dec. 2003.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Westfield Trust's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2003 was 13.37%.

Westfield Trust's EBITDA per Share for the six months ended in Dec. 2003 was A$0.64.

Westfield Trust YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Westfield Trust's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

* 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.

Westfield Trust YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Westfield Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec95 Dec96 Dec97 Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02
YoY EBITDA Growth
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 3.38 8.71 23.25 -11.06 2.56

Westfield Trust Semi-Annual Data
Dec95 Dec96 Dec97 Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03
YoY EBITDA Growth Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 8.71 23.25 -11.06 2.56 13.37

Westfield Trust YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

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

Westfield Trust's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2002 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2002 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2002 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2001 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2001 ) |
=(0.561-0.547)/ | 0.547 |
=2.56 %

Westfield Trust's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2003 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Dec. 2003 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Dec. 2003 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Dec. 2002 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Dec. 2002 ) |
=(0.636-0.561)/ | 0.561 |
=13.37 %

* 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 13.37% mean?
Westfield Trust (ASX:WFT) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 13.37% as of Dec. 2003. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Westfield Trust and its competitors.
Is Westfield Trust's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Westfield Trust's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 13.37%.
How does Westfield Trust's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to competitors?
Westfield Trust's YoY EBITDA Growth of 13.37% can be compared against companies in the Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Real Estate 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 Westfield Trust and its competitors. Westfield Trust's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 13.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westfield Trust stock overvalued right now?
Westfield Trust (ASX:WFT) has a current YoY EBITDA Growth of 13.37%. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 13.37%. 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 Westfield Trust (ASX:WFT), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 13.37% as of Dec. 2003. 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.

Westfield Trust Business Description

Westfield Trust (WFT) comprises interests in 50 shopping centres in Australia and New Zealand, with 3.1m sqm2 of gross lettable area servicing more than 9,400 retailers who generate in excess of $13.9 billion of retail sales.