Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
The Enterprise Value to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EV/EBITDA) is a financial metric used to evaluate a company's overall value. It is calculated by dividing the company's enterprise value (market capitalization plus debt minus cash) by its EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization).
It is commonly used by investors to analyze a company's ability to generate cash flow, as it takes into account not only the company's earnings but also its debt and other financial obligations. A lower EV/EBITDA ratio is generally considered more favorable, as it may indicate that the company is undervalued or has a strong ability to generate cash flow. However, the ideal EV/EBITDA ratio varies by industry, and should be analyzed in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative factors.
Additional Details
Metric Name | Type | Default Period Type |
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ev_to_ebitda | fin_metric | FY |
Formatting Details
Data Format | Display Format | Unit |
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float | number | multiple |