WDFC (WD-40 Co) YoY EBITDA Growth: 45.04% (As of May. 2026)

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WDFC WD-40 Co WDFC
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Price $234.66
GF Value $269.86
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is WD-40 Co YoY EBITDA Growth?

WD-40 Co WDFC -0.51% 97 YoY EBITDA Growth is 45.04% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates WDFC with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $269.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. WD-40 Co's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 45.04%.

WD-40 Co's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $3.25.

WD-40 Co YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WD-40 Co's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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WD-40 Co YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

WD-40 Co Annual Data
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YoY EBITDA Growth
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WD-40 Co Quarterly Data
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WD-40 Co YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

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

WD-40 Co's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Aug. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Aug. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Aug. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Aug. 2024 ) |
=(8.348-7.75)/ | 7.75 |
=7.72 %

WD-40 Co's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: May. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: May. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: May. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: May. 2025 )) |
=(3.249-2.24)/ | 2.24 |
=45.04 %

* 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.

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What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 45.04% mean?
WD-40 Co (WDFC) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 45.04% as of May. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for WD-40 Co and its competitors.
Is WD-40 Co's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
WD-40 Co's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 45.04%. Overall, WD-40 Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WD-40 Co's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to ASH and FUL?
WD-40 Co's YoY EBITDA Growth of 45.04% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Chemicals 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 WD-40 Co and its competitors. WD-40 Co's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 45.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WD-40 Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WD-40 Co (WDFC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $269.86, compared to a current price of $234.66 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 45.04%. WD-40 Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 1 warning sign 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 WD-40 Co (WDFC), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 45.04% as of May. 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 WD-40 Co (WDFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WD-40 Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $234.66 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of $269.86. GuruFocus considers WD-40 Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WDFC:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 45.04%
  • GF Value™: $269.86 vs. price of $234.66 (13% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 1 warning sign

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

WD-40 Co Business Description

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Address 9715 Businesspark Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA, 92131
WD-40 Co is a global marketing organization focused on developing and selling products that solve maintenance and cleaning problems internationally. It offers two product groups: maintenance products, including the flagship WD-40 Multi-Use Product, which serves as a lubricant, rust preventative, penetrant, and moisture displacer, marketed globally; and homecare and cleaning products, mainly sold in North America, the UK, and Australia. The company distributes its products through hardware stores, automotive parts outlets, industrial suppliers, mass retailers, online platforms, and specialty retailers across the Americas, EIMEA, and Asia-Pacific, with the majority of revenue generated in the Americas.
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