ETN EV/EBITDA Analysis
Updated 1083h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
ETN’s EV/EBITDA of 29.6x means investors pay 29.6 times the company’s operating earnings—before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization—for the entire business value.
Sector Performance
85th percentileETN
26.0x
Sector Median
13.6x
Sector Avg
-29.8x
Prior Period
29.6x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
ETN’s EV/EBITDA of 29.6x means investors pay 29.6 times the company’s operating earnings—before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization—for the entire business value.
That is more than double the sector median of 13.5x, placing ETN in the 88th percentile among peers, so the stock is priced well above typical industry levels. The longer-term trend direction for the last 8 quarters is not available, and the year-over-year change is also not available, but quarter-over-quarter the multiple rose 3.6%, from 28.6x to 29.6x. A high valuation combined with a rising quarterly multiple signals that investor expectations are already stretched, leaving little room for error and increasing downside risk if results disappoint. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as it indicates the market is paying a premium that may not be justified by current fundamentals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about ETN?
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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26.0x
Sector Median
13.6x
Sector Avg
-29.8x
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