Tesco (TSCDF) YoY EBITDA Growth: 31.96% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSCDF Tesco PLC TSCDF
80 GF Score
Price $6.47
GF Value $5.28
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Tesco YoY EBITDA Growth?

Tesco TSCDF 80 YoY EBITDA Growth is 31.96% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSCDF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Tesco's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 31.96%.

Tesco's EBITDA per Share for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.51.

Tesco YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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

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Tesco YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Tesco Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Tesco Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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Tesco YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

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

Tesco's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Feb. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Feb. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Feb. 2025 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Feb. 2025 ) |
=(1.039-0.864)/ | 0.864 |
=20.25 %

Tesco's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Feb. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Feb. 2025 )) |
=(0.512-0.388)/ | 0.388 |
=31.96 %

* 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 31.96% mean?
Tesco (TSCDF) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 31.96% as of Feb. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Tesco and its competitors.
Is Tesco's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Tesco's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 31.96%. Overall, Tesco has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesco's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to KR and SFM?
Tesco's YoY EBITDA Growth of 31.96% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Tesco and its competitors. Tesco's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 31.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco (TSCDF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.28, compared to a current price of $6.47 — trading 22.5% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 31.96%. Tesco's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Tesco (TSCDF), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 31.96% as of Feb. 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 Tesco (TSCDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.47 is trading 22.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.28. GuruFocus considers Tesco to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSCDF:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 31.96%
  • GF Value™: $5.28 vs. price of $6.47 (22.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSCDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Tesco Business Description

Address Kestrel Way, Tesco House, Shire Park, Welwyn Garden, GBR, AL7 1GA
Tesco is a large food retailer, operating thousands of stores in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Central Europe. The majority of Tesco's sales are from the UK, where the firm has over 24% market share, more than double the second-largest peer, Sainsbury's, according to Euromonitor. Tesco also holds 30% e-grocery market share in the UK, holding a dominant position online. Tesco gained exposure to the cash-and-carry and out-of-home delivery industries with the GBP 4 billion acquisition of Booker in 2018.
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