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ETN EV/EBITDA Analysis

29.6x

Updated 441h 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

87th percentile

ETN

29.6x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

28.6x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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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.

Who are ETN'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.