HUBBNEUTRAL

EV/EBITDA

18.9x

Updated 32h ago

Sector Performance

70th percentile

HUBB

18.9x

Sector Median

13.7x

Sector Avg

18.7x

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Deep Analysis

With an EV/EBITDA of 18.9x, the company's enterprise value (market cap plus debt minus cash) is 18.9 times its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — a measure of how many years of operating profit would be needed to buy the entire business.

This multiple sits well above the sector median of 13.7x, placing HUBB in the 70th percentile among its peers, meaning it is more expensive than 70% of comparable companies. No year-over-year change is available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a -5.0% decline (from 19.9x to 18.9x), indicating the valuation has contracted slightly in the most recent period. The combination of a high absolute multiple relative to the sector and a modest downward trend suggests the stock still carries a premium, but the recent compression could reduce some overvaluation risk if the trend continues. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the elevated valuation does not signal a clear bargain, yet the recent decline prevents it from being a strong negative, leaving the picture balanced.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about HUBB?

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 HUBB'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.