LINNEUTRAL

EV/EBITDA

19.3x

Updated 56h ago

Sector Performance

71th percentile

LIN

19.3x

Sector Median

13.7x

Sector Avg

18.7x

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Deep Analysis

LIN’s current EV/EBITDA of 19.3x means investors are paying 19.3 times the company’s operating profit (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) for the entire enterprise value.

This multiple sits well above the sector median of 13.4x, placing LIN in the 72nd percentile among its industry peers. Trend data is limited: year-over-year change is unavailable, but quarter-over-quarter the metric has declined by 4.5% from 20.2x to 19.3x. The combination of a premium valuation relative to peers and a recent downward move suggests that while the stock is still priced above the typical peer, the compression could reduce downside risk if the trend continues. A falling EV/EBITDA from a high level may present an opportunity if earnings growth is stable, but the premium still implies higher expectations. This metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict: the elevated multiple against the sector is offset by the recent decline, creating neither a clear bullish nor bearish signal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about LIN?

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 LIN'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.