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CNP EV/EBITDA Analysis

13.4x

Updated 681h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

EV/EBITDA, or enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, measures how many years of operating profit it would take to buy the whole company.

Sector Performance

49th percentile

CNP

13.4x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

14.4x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

EV/EBITDA, or enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, measures how many years of operating profit it would take to buy the whole company.

At 13.4x, CNP is priced just below the sector median of 13.6x, placing it at the 49th percentile among peers, so its valuation is roughly in line with the group. The metric is stable over the last eight quarters, with the most recent quarter dropping 6.9% from 14.4x, while the year-over-year change is not available. A level near the sector median combined with a stable, slightly declining trend suggests limited valuation compression and no clear mispricing either way. The modest discount to the median and the downward QoQ move could hint at a mild margin of safety, but the flat history does not point to a major opportunity. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the valuation is neither stretched nor cheap relative to peers, and the stable trend offers no decisive signal for action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about CNP?

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 CNP'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.