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DPZ EV/EBITDA Analysis

15.9x

Updated 225h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current EV/EBITDA of 16.0x means investors pay 16 times the company’s operating profit (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) for the entire enterprise value.

Sector Performance

60th percentile

DPZ

15.9x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

16.0x(Aug 2026)

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Deep Analysis

The current EV/EBITDA of 16.0x means investors pay 16 times the company’s operating profit (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) for the entire enterprise value.

This is above the sector median of 13.5x, placing DPZ at the 61st percentile among peers, so the stock trades at a premium to the typical sector name. The metric has been increasing over the last 8 quarters, with historical values of 16.0x, 16.1x, 15.3x, and 14.6x from most recent to oldest; the year-over-year change is not available, while the quarter-over-quarter change is -0.2%. The combination of a relatively high level with a slight quarterly pullback suggests valuation is stretched but beginning to cool, creating moderate downside risk if earnings disappoint. This mixed picture supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict directly, as the premium multiple is not severe enough to warrant a bearish call and the slight QoQ decline tempers bullish enthusiasm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about DPZ?

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 DPZ'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.