KHCCAUTIOUS

EV/EBITDA

8.1x

Updated 80h ago

Sector Performance

22th percentile

KHC

8.1x

Sector Median

13.7x

Sector Avg

18.7x

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Deep Analysis

Kraft Heinz’s current EV/EBITDA of 8.1x means the company is valued at 8.1 times its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — a measure of how many years of operating profit it would take to pay off its total enterprise value.

This multiple sits well below the sector median of 13.6x, placing KHC in the 22nd percentile among its peer group, indicating the market assigns a lower valuation relative to its sector. The trend over the last eight quarters is stable, with no year-over-year change available and a quarter-over-quarter increase of +0.6%. A low valuation combined with a flat trend suggests limited downside risk from further compression, but also little upside catalyst from multiple expansion. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict — the low EV/EBITDA signals potential value but also reflects persistent concerns about growth or margins that keep the stock from commanding a higher peer-relative multiple.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about KHC?

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 KHC'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.