EBITDA Multiple Calculator
EV/EBITDA.
Valuation multiple.
How the Math Works
The EBITDA Multiple Calculator uses the fundamental EV/EBITDA valuation formula: Multiple = Enterprise Value divided by EBITDA. Enterprise Value represents the total company value minus cash plus debt, while EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) measures operational profitability. To calculate, simply divide the company's EV by its EBITDA figure. For instance, a company with $500M EV and $100M EBITDA yields a 5.0x multiple, indicating investors pay five dollars for every dollar of earnings.
Practical Applications
To apply this calculator, first gather your company's market capitalization, add net debt, and subtract cash to determine Enterprise Value. Calculate EBITDA by taking net income and adding back interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization expenses. Input these values into the calculator to compare valuation multiples across companies in the same industry. This comparison helps identify undervalued stocks trading at lower multiples or overvalued stocks at higher multiples relative to peers.
Day-to-Day Use
In day-to-day financial decision-making, the EBITDA multiple serves as a quick benchmark for evaluating investment opportunities and business valuations. Whether you're assessing potential acquisitions, analyzing stock purchases, or simply checking if your company's valuation aligns with industry standards, this calculator provides immediate insight. It's particularly useful for comparing companies with different capital structures since EBITDA strips out financing and accounting differences, allowing apples-to-apples comparisons.
FAQ
Common range?
Often 6–12× depending on industry.