CHDNEUTRAL

EV/EBITDA

18.2x

Updated 368h ago

Sector Performance

67th percentile

CHD

18.2x

Sector Median

13.7x

Sector Avg

18.7x

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Deep Analysis

The current EV/EBITDA of 18.2x means that for every dollar of operating earnings (before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization), investors are paying $18.20 for the company’s total enterprise value (market cap plus debt minus cash).

This multiple sits above the sector median of 13.9x, placing CHD in the 68th percentile among its peer group — meaning it is more expensive than roughly two-thirds of comparable companies. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, so no directional insight can be drawn from recent movement. The elevated valuation without a clear trend introduces uncertainty; investors may face a risk of paying a premium unless future earnings growth justifies the higher multiple. This metric does not directly contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the above‑average valuation is balanced by the absence of trend information, leaving the stock neither clearly overvalued nor undervalued based on this single ratio.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about CHD?

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 CHD'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.