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LYFT EV/EBITDA Analysis

130.8x

Updated 203h 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 percentile

LYFT

130.8x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-62.3x

Prior Period

-813.1x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

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.

Who are LYFT's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: FLNC (-22.5x), EVGO (-22.6x), LSPD (-26.9x), BRZE (-29.6x), RBLX (-31.4x).

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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.