EV/EBITDA
Higher than 23% of Industrials sector peers
Updated 824h ago
Sector Performance
23th percentileALK
9.3x
Sector Median
15.2x
Sector Avg
53.8x
Deep Analysis
Alaska Air Group's current EV/EBITDA of 9.3x means the company is valued at 9.3 times its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — a measure that compares total enterprise value to operating cash flow, often used to assess valuation across capital structures.
This multiple sits well below the Industrials sector median of 15.2x, placing Alaska Air in the 23rd percentile among sector peers, indicating it is cheaper than most of its industry. The year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and trend over the last eight quarters are all listed as N/A, meaning no historical comparison is available to judge recent movement. With a low valuation level but no trend data, the combination suggests limited immediate risk from overpricing, yet also lacks the directional evidence of improving or worsening cash-flow generation to define a clear opportunity. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the discounted multiple alone does not outweigh the absence of trend confirmation, leaving the stock in a balanced position without strong conviction either way.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about ALK?
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 ALK's EV/EBITDA compare to its sector?
ALK's EV/EBITDA of 9.3x compares to a Industrials sector median of 15.2x, placing it in the 23th percentile.
Who are ALK's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?
The closest Industrials peers by EV/EBITDA include: SAIA (15.2x), CARR (15.7x), ALLE (15.8x), MMM (15.9x), SIEGY (14.0x).
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.
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9.3x
Sector Median
15.2x
Sector Avg
53.8x
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