CF EV/EBITDA Analysis
Updated 297h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
EV/EBITDA compares a company's total value (enterprise value) to its cash operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, so a 6.0x multiple means investors pay $6 for every $1 of EBITDA.
Sector Performance
15th percentileCF
6.0x
Sector Median
13.6x
Sector Avg
-30.9x
Prior Period
5.8x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
EV/EBITDA compares a company's total value (enterprise value) to its cash operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, so a 6.0x multiple means investors pay $6 for every $1 of EBITDA.
That is far below the sector median of 13.6x, placing CF in the 15th percentile among peers, indicating the market assigns a low valuation relative to its sector. The metric has generally decreased over the last 8 quarters, though the most recent reading of 6.0x is up 3.8% quarter-over-quarter from 5.8x; year-over-year change is not available. A low and mostly falling EV/EBITDA can signal both a possible bargain and a market expectation of shrinking earnings, which creates balanced risk and opportunity. The recent quarterly uptick adds slight positive momentum, but it does not reverse the longer-term downward path. This combination of a low level with a decreasing trend neither strongly favors nor dismisses the stock, so it supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about CF?
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 CF's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?
The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: SMTC (76.6x), SHOP (80.2x), OKTA (83.5x), TEAM (101.4x), STEM (102.7x).
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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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6.0x
Sector Median
13.6x
Sector Avg
-30.9x
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