DALNEUTRAL

EV/EBITDA

9.8x

Updated 125h ago

Sector Performance

29th percentile

DAL

9.8x

Sector Median

13.7x

Sector Avg

18.4x

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Deep Analysis

The current EV/EBITDA of 9.8x means that for every dollar of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), the company's total enterprise value is $9.80 — a lower number can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to earnings.

At 9.8x, DAL's ratio sits well below the sector median of 13.6x, placing it in the 29th percentile among its sector peers, meaning it is valued more cheaply than about 71% of comparable companies. Trend data are limited: the year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows an increase of +27.4% from the prior quarter's 7.7x. The combination of a below-median valuation and a sharp upward trend suggests the stock may have been undervalued and is now re-pricing higher, but the rapid rise also introduces the risk that the valuation catch-up is already underway. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the low absolute level points to potential value, while the steep quarterly jump warrants caution that the discount may be narrowing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about DAL?

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 DAL'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.