ELVNEUTRAL

EV/EBITDA

10.0x

Updated 392h ago

Sector Performance

30th percentile

ELV

10.0x

Sector Median

13.7x

Sector Avg

18.7x

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Deep Analysis

The current EV/EBITDA (enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) of 10.0x means investors are paying $10 for every $1 of operating earnings, a common valuation gauge.

Relative to sector peers, this is below the median of 13.9x, placing ELV in the 26th percentile — meaning 74% of peers trade at higher multiples. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the metric rose 5.8% from 9.4x to 10.0x. A low valuation combined with a rising trend suggests the stock is becoming more expensive on a relative basis, potentially narrowing the discount and reducing the margin of safety for value-oriented investors. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the low multiple offers some appeal, but the recent upward move tempers the opportunity, leaving the risk-reward balanced.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about ELV?

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 ELV'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.