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MAA EV/EBITDA Analysis

16.8x

Updated 81h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current EV/EBITDA of 17.3x means investors pay 17.3 times the company's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization for the whole enterprise, a common measure of valuation.

Sector Performance

64th percentile

MAA

16.8x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

16.8x(Aug 2026)

→ Stable

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Deep Analysis

The current EV/EBITDA of 17.3x means investors pay 17.3 times the company's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization for the whole enterprise, a common measure of valuation.

This sits above the sector median of 13.6x, placing MAA in the 65th percentile among peers, so the stock is priced higher than most comparable firms. The year-over-year change is N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -3.7%, with the multiple falling from 18.0x to 17.3x. Because the level is elevated but the recent trend is downward, the risk is a premium valuation that is gradually cooling, offering a possible entry point if that decline continues. The combination of being above the peer median yet showing a quarterly contraction suggests reduced pressure on the valuation side. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it neither signals a clear bargain nor demands an outright cautionary discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about MAA?

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 MAA'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.