LYFT EV/EBITDA Analysis
Updated 902h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
EV/EBITDA measures a company's enterprise value relative to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization; LYFT's current 130.8x means investors pay $130.8 for each dollar of EBITDA.
Sector Performance
98th percentileLYFT
125.1x
Sector Median
13.6x
Sector Avg
-29.8x
Prior Period
130.8x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
EV/EBITDA measures a company's enterprise value relative to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization; LYFT's current 130.8x means investors pay $130.8 for each dollar of EBITDA.
That is far above the sector median of 13.6x, placing LYFT in the 98th percentile among sector peers. The year-over-year change is N/A, while the quarter-over-quarter change is +116.1%, and the historical values show a swing from -813.1x to 130.8x. The combination of an extremely high level and a large quarterly increase implies elevated valuation risk, since any shortfall in EBITDA could magnify downside, though it also signals market expectations of sharp earnings growth. This metric does not support a bullish stance and instead contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict by highlighting a pricing level that offers little margin of safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about LYFT?
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.
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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.
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125.1x
Sector Median
13.6x
Sector Avg
-29.8x
How LYFT's EV/EBITDA compares to sector peers.
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