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LHX EV/EBITDA Analysis

30.3x

Updated 105h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

An EV/EBITDA of 31.2x means investors pay $31.2 for each dollar of operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization—a high price relative to typical company value.

Sector Performance

88th percentile

LHX

30.3x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

31.2x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

An EV/EBITDA of 31.2x means investors pay $31.2 for each dollar of operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization—a high price relative to typical company value.

The sector median is 13.6x, placing this stock at the 89th percentile, meaning it is far more expensive than most peers. The metric has been decreasing over the last 8 quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter decline of 5.1% and no year-over-year change available. A high but falling valuation suggests the stock's premium is compressing, which could reduce downside risk if earnings hold steady. The combination of an elevated level and a downward trend implies investors are paying less for the same earnings than before, but still face meaningful valuation risk. This directly supports the NEUTRAL verdict: the metric shows no extreme deterioration nor enough cheapness to warrant a positive call.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about LHX?

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 LHX'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.