CG EV/EBITDA Analysis
Higher than 89% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 2555h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
An enterprise value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio of 23.9x means that for every dollar of operating earnings (before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) the company generates, the market values its entire business at $23.90.
Sector Performance
89th percentileCG
23.9x
Sector Median
13.1x
Sector Avg
15.4x
Deep Analysis
An enterprise value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio of 23.9x means that for every dollar of operating earnings (before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) the company generates, the market values its entire business at $23.90.
This is well above the financial services sector median of 16.2x, placing Carlyle in the 82nd percentile among its peers — meaning only 18% of comparable firms carry a higher multiple. Because the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, no trend data is available to gauge whether this premium is expanding or contracting. The combination of a high valuation level with no observable trend leaves limited context for risk or opportunity; the elevated multiple alone suggests the stock is priced for above‑average growth expectations, which introduces downside risk if those expectations are not met. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a valuation far above the sector median typically signals reduced margin of safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about CG?
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 CG's EV/EBITDA compare to its sector?
CG's EV/EBITDA of 23.9x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 13.1x, placing it in the 89th percentile.
Who are CG's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?
The closest Financial Services peers by EV/EBITDA include: SCHW (12.6x), BAC (13.5x), PNC (11.6x), AFL (11.0x), PFG (10.7x).
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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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23.9x
Sector Median
13.1x
Sector Avg
15.4x
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