CMGNEUTRAL

EV/EBITDA

21.2x

Updated 198h ago

Sector Performance

77th percentile

CMG

21.2x

Sector Median

13.7x

Sector Avg

18.4x

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Deep Analysis

EV/EBITDA measures how many years of pre-tax operating profits (EBITDA) it would take to pay off the company's enterprise value; at 21.2x, CMG is valued at a premium.

The sector median is 13.9x, placing CMG in the 77th percentile among peers — meaning it is more expensive than three-quarters of comparable companies. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter movement shows a +10.6% increase from the prior quarter's 19.1x to the current 21.2x. The elevated level combined with a rising trend suggests increasing valuation risk, as the stock has become pricier relative to earnings capacity without clear justification from the limited data. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the high and rising EV/EBITDA signals caution rather than balance, tilting toward potential downside if peer comparisons reassert themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about CMG?

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 CMG'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.