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GLW EV/EBITDA Analysis

32.5x

Updated 6h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

An EV/EBITDA of 33.4x means for each dollar of operating cash flow before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, investors currently pay $33.40 of enterprise value.

Sector Performance

90th percentile

GLW

32.5x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

33.4x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

An EV/EBITDA of 33.4x means for each dollar of operating cash flow before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, investors currently pay $33.40 of enterprise value.

This is far above the sector median of 13.6x, placing GLW in the 91st percentile among sector peers. The year-over-year change is N/A, while the quarter-over-quarter change is -5.2%, and historical values show a fall from 35.2x to 33.4x; the 8-quarter trend is N/A. The combination of a very high valuation with a modest recent decline implies that the market is pricing in strong future performance, so any shortfall could create downside risk rather than opportunity. This high multiple suggests the stock is expensive relative to peers, which contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict by leaning toward caution. Based on this metric alone, the stock appears overvalued unless future earnings growth justifies the premium.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about GLW?

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 GLW'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.