KONEUTRAL

KO EV/EBITDA Analysis

24.0x

Updated 6h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

EV/EBITDA compares a company’s total value, including debt, to its operating earnings — a higher multiple means investors pay more for each dollar of earnings.

Sector Performance

82th percentile

24.0x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

24.3x(Aug 2026)

→ Stable

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Deep Analysis

EV/EBITDA compares a company’s total value, including debt, to its operating earnings — a higher multiple means investors pay more for each dollar of earnings.

KO currently trades at 24.2x, far above the sector median of 13.5x, placing it in the 82nd percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the multiple rose 6.1%, climbing from 22.9x to 24.2x. This combination of a high valuation and an upward move suggests investors are paying a premium and accepting greater downside risk if earnings disappoint. The elevated level relative to peers and the rising trend do not support a bullish case, yet the overall verdict is NEUTRAL, meaning other factors likely offset this expensive reading. This metric directly supports the NEUTRAL stance by flagging a valuation that limits upside while not signaling an immediate sell.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about KO?

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 KO'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.