FTDL (FirsTime Design) YoY EBITDA Growth: 181.82% (As of Dec. 2012)

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What is FirsTime Design YoY EBITDA Growth?

FirsTime Design FTDL YoY EBITDA Growth is 181.82% as of Dec. 2012.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. FirsTime Design's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2012 was 181.82%.

FirsTime Design's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Dec. 2012 was $0.09.

FirsTime Design YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FirsTime Design'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.

FirsTime Design YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

FirsTime Design Annual Data
Trend Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12
YoY EBITDA Growth
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FirsTime Design Quarterly Data
Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12
YoY EBITDA Growth Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 89.65 155.97 214.29 217.46 181.82

FirsTime Design YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

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

FirsTime Design's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2012 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2012 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2011 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2011 ) |
=(0.321--0.388)/ | -0.388 |
=182.73 %

FirsTime Design's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Dec. 2012 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Dec. 2012 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Dec. 2011 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Dec. 2011 )) |
=(0.09--0.11)/ | -0.11 |
=181.82 %

* 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 181.82% mean?
FirsTime Design (FTDL) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 181.82% as of Dec. 2012. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for FirsTime Design and its competitors.
Is FirsTime Design's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
FirsTime Design's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 181.82%.
How does FirsTime Design's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to EFOI?
FirsTime Design's YoY EBITDA Growth of 181.82% can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 FirsTime Design and its competitors. FirsTime Design's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 181.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FirsTime Design stock overvalued right now?
FirsTime Design (FTDL) has a current YoY EBITDA Growth of 181.82%. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 181.82%. 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 FirsTime Design (FTDL), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 181.82% as of Dec. 2012. 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.

FirsTime Design Business Description

Address W237 N2889 Woodgate Road, Suite F, Pewaukee, WI, USA, 53072
FirsTime Design Ltd, through its subsidiaries, designs, imports, and distributes decorative timepieces and other home decor products. It distributes commercial mattresses and bedding accessories. In addition, it offers custom packaging and product merchandising services. It sells its products through retailers in the United States. The group has manufacturing partners in China with some in Egypt, India, Italy, Taiwan, the United States, and Vietnam.