EV/EBITDA
Higher than 35% of Technology sector peers
Updated 511h ago
Sector Performance
35th percentileCRM
12.4x
Sector Median
16.9x
Sector Avg
42.5x
Deep Analysis
Enterprise value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) compares a company’s total market value (including debt) to its operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
A lower ratio typically suggests a stock is cheaper relative to its cash earnings. Currently at 12.4x, Salesforce’s EV/EBITDA is below the sector median of 19.0x, placing it in the 34th percentile among technology peers — meaning it is less expensive than two-thirds of comparable companies. However, trend data for the metric is unavailable: year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and the pattern over the last eight quarters are all listed as N/A. Without a trend, the valuation level alone offers no indication of whether the discount is widening or narrowing. The combination of a below‑median multiple and an absent trend implies a neutral risk‑opportunity profile — the stock looks reasonably priced relative to peers, but there is no momentum signal to push an overweight or underweight stance. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a moderate discount without a directional move does not justify a bullish or bearish tilt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about CRM?
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.
How does CRM's EV/EBITDA compare to its sector?
CRM's EV/EBITDA of 12.4x compares to a Technology sector median of 16.9x, placing it in the 35th percentile.
Who are CRM's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?
The closest Technology peers by EV/EBITDA include: ZI (15.7x), GDDY (15.2x), ACLS (15.1x), ADBE (14.1x), AKAM (13.9x).
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.
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12.4x
Sector Median
16.9x
Sector Avg
42.5x
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