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CPB EV/EBITDA Analysis

8.2x

Updated 77h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

CPB trades at 8.1x EV/EBITDA, meaning its enterprise value (market cap plus debt minus cash) is 8.1 times its annual cash earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

Sector Performance

23th percentile

CPB

8.2x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

8.1x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

CPB trades at 8.1x EV/EBITDA, meaning its enterprise value (market cap plus debt minus cash) is 8.1 times its annual cash earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

That is well below the sector median of 13.6x, placing CPB in the 22nd percentile among peers, so the stock looks cheaper than most. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters: the year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter it rose 1.5%, with recent values of 8.1x, 7.9x, and 8.2x showing little movement. A low valuation combined with a stable trend suggests limited downside from multiple compression, but also no upward re-rating momentum, leaving the risk-return profile balanced. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the undemanding multiple offers support, while the lack of movement in EV/EBITDA provides no clear catalyst for outperformance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about CPB?

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 CPB'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.