ABNBNEUTRAL

EV/EBITDA

30.9x

Higher than 93% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 1928h ago

Sector Performance

93th percentile

ABNB

30.9x

Sector Median

10.3x

Sector Avg

15.7x

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Deep Analysis

Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) compares a company’s total value—including debt—to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, giving a sense of how many years of cash profit it would take to buy the whole business.

At 30.9x, Airbnb is valued much higher than the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 12.9x, placing it in the 88th percentile among peers. The metric has been perfectly stable over the last eight quarters, with year-over-year change of +0.0% and quarter-over-quarter change of +0.0%. A high valuation that is not rising suggests the stock already carries a premium, and the lack of positive or negative momentum implies no new catalyst from this multiple alone. This combination points to a neutral risk/reward: the expensive price is offset by a flat trend that offers neither accelerating upside nor a clear warning. The static, premium EV/EBITDA aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it confirms that no improvement or deterioration in valuation justifies shifting to a bullish or bearish stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about ABNB?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

How does ABNB's EV/EBITDA compare to its sector?

ABNB's EV/EBITDA of 30.9x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 10.3x, placing it in the 93th percentile.

Who are ABNB's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by EV/EBITDA include: AEO (10.2x), APTV (10.3x), SKX (9.9x), CZR (8.9x), BALL (11.6x).

The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.