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ICE EV/EBITDA Analysis

15.5x

Updated 561h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

EV/EBITDA compares a company’s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, showing how many years of cash earnings you pay for the whole business.

Sector Performance

58th percentile

ICE

15.5x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

16.2x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

EV/EBITDA compares a company’s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, showing how many years of cash earnings you pay for the whole business.

At 15.5x, ICE trades above the sector median of 13.6x, placing it in the 58th percentile among peers, meaning it is somewhat more expensive than most similar firms. The metric has been increasing over the last 8 quarters, though quarter-over-quarter it fell 4.6% from 16.2x to 15.5x; year-over-year change is not available. Valuation is elevated against peers, but the recent quarterly decline pulls back from a higher level, creating a mixed picture of lingering premium cost with emerging softening. This combination suggests moderate downside risk if earnings lag, but also room for the multiple to compress without breaking the valuation trend. The 15.5x level and the recent QoQ decrease neither strongly push toward buying nor selling, so this metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict on the stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about ICE?

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 ICE'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.