COONEUTRAL

EV/EBITDA

18.5x

Updated 152h ago

Sector Performance

68th percentile

COO

18.5x

Sector Median

13.7x

Sector Avg

18.7x

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Deep Analysis

EV/EBITDA (enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) measures how many years of cash profits investors are paying for the company.

At 18.5x, COO trades at a premium to its sector median of 13.4x, placing it in the 69th percentile among peers — meaning it is more expensive than about 69% of comparable companies. The year-over-year change is N/A, while the quarter-over-quarter change shows a marginal decline of -0.4%, from 18.6x to the current 18.5x. A high valuation combined with a barely negative short-term trend suggests limited immediate upside risk but also no compelling entry opportunity. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the premium pricing is not justified by a clear downward catalyst, yet the absence of a bullish trend keeps the stock from being attractive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about COO?

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 COO'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.