CINEUTRAL

EV/EBITDA

8.4x

Updated 1925h ago

Sector Performance

23th percentile

8.4x

Sector Median

13.7x

Sector Avg

18.4x

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Deep Analysis

The current EV/EBITDA of 8.4x means the company’s total enterprise value (market cap plus debt minus cash) is 8.4 times its operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization—a measure of how cheaply the market prices its cash flow.

This ratio sits well below the sector median of 14.6x, placing CI in the 17th percentile among peers, indicating it trades at a discount relative to most comparable companies. The metric has been completely flat: the year-over-year change is +0.0% and the quarter-over-quarter change is +0.0%, reflecting a stable trend over the past eight quarters. A low valuation combined with no movement implies limited near-term risk of a sharp re-rating, but also suggests no catalyst for upside compression of the discount. This stability reinforces the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the low multiple offers a margin of safety, yet the lack of improving fundamentals or multiple expansion provides no clear reason to be bullish or bearish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about CI?

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 CI'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.