BENNEUTRAL

EV/EBITDA

11.9x

Updated 267h ago

Sector Performance

41th percentile

BEN

11.9x

Sector Median

13.7x

Sector Avg

18.4x

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Deep Analysis

EV/EBITDA (enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) measures how many years of pre-debt, pre-tax cash flow it would take to buy the entire company.

At 11.9x, the stock trades below the sector median of 13.8x, placing it in the 40th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so no trend can be assessed from historical data. A below-median EV/EBITDA with no directional movement suggests the stock is somewhat cheaper than the average peer, but the absence of a trend removes any signal about improving or deteriorating valuation. For investment risk, the level alone indicates modest undervaluation relative to the sector, yet without trend data, this provides limited confidence for a bullish or bearish stance. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the valuation is neither clearly expensive nor obviously compelling, and the lack of trend data reinforces a wait-and-see perspective.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about BEN?

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.

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

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: LSPD (-24.2x), BRZE (-24.5x), EVGO (-25.7x), NIO (-36.8x), SNAP (-38.8x).

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.