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AVY EV/EBITDA Analysis

11.5x

Higher than 33% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 153h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Avery Dennison's current EV/EBITDA of 11.3x means the company is valued at 11.3 times its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, a measure that captures total enterprise value (market cap plus debt) relative to operating cash earnings.

Sector Performance

33th percentile

AVY

11.5x

Sector Median

12.8x

Sector Avg

50.5x

Prior Period

11.3x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

That is below the sector median of 13.6x, placing the stock in the 27th percentile among Industrials peers, so it is cheaper than most comparable companies. The metric is increasing, with the latest quarter up 0.3% from 11.2x, and the prior value was 10.8x, though year-over-year change is not available; the eight-quarter trend is upward. A valuation below the sector median but creeping higher suggests the stock offers some margin of safety, yet the rising trend signals that the discount is narrowing. This combination implies a modest opportunity for value-oriented investors, but with less room for further multiple expansion. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the low relative valuation is balanced by the upward trajectory in EV/EBITDA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about AVY?

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 AVY's EV/EBITDA compare to its sector?

AVY's EV/EBITDA of 11.5x compares to a Industrials sector median of 12.8x, placing it in the 33th percentile.

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

The closest Industrials peers by EV/EBITDA include: POOL (13.2x), BLDR (12.4x), AOS (11.8x), AAL (11.4x), MMM (15.4x).

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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.