BP EV/EBITDA Analysis
Updated 1117h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current EV/EBITDA of 15.0x means investors pay 15 times enterprise value (firm value including debt) for each dollar of EBITDA (pre-tax operating cash earnings).
Sector Performance
47th percentileBP
13.2x
Sector Median
13.6x
Sector Avg
-29.8x
Prior Period
12.5x(Sep 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current EV/EBITDA of 15.0x means investors pay 15 times enterprise value (firm value including debt) for each dollar of EBITDA (pre-tax operating cash earnings).
At 15.0x, BP trades above the sector median of 13.8x, placing it in the 57th percentile among peers. The metric has been increasing over the last 8 quarters, with the year-over-year change not available and a quarter-over-quarter rise of +7.4%. Higher valuation relative to peers, combined with an upward trend, points to greater downside risk if earnings weaken or limited upside if the multiple stays elevated. Since this is neither a deep discount nor a clear overvaluation, it aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict rather than contradicting it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about BP?
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.
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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.
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13.2x
Sector Median
13.6x
Sector Avg
-29.8x
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