ESS EV/EBITDA Analysis
Updated 987h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
EV/EBITDA is a valuation gauge that compares a company's total value—its market capitalization plus debt, minus cash—to its cash earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
Sector Performance
75th percentileESS
20.1x
Sector Median
13.6x
Sector Avg
-29.8x
Prior Period
20.6x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
EV/EBITDA is a valuation gauge that compares a company's total value—its market capitalization plus debt, minus cash—to its cash earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
At 20.1x, ESS's current level sits well above the sector median of 13.6x, placing the stock in the 75th percentile among peers, meaning it costs more per unit of cash earnings than most comparable companies. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters, with the most recent reading of 20.1x down 2.4% quarter-over-quarter from 20.6x, though year-over-year data is not available for direct comparison. A high valuation multiple combined with a stable-to-gently-declining trend implies the stock
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about ESS?
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.
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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.
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20.1x
Sector Median
13.6x
Sector Avg
-29.8x
How ESS's EV/EBITDA compares to sector peers.
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