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NOW EV/EBITDA Analysis

53.0x

Higher than 92% of TECHNOLOGY sector peers

Updated 77h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

EV/EBITDA, or enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, shows how many years of pre-interest, pre-tax operating profit it would take to buy the company outright; at 46.7x, investors are paying a high multiple relative to current operating earnings.

Sector Performance

92th percentile

NOW

53.0x

Sector Median

24.3x

Sector Avg

29.8x

Prior Period

47.0x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

This sits well above the technology sector median of 27.4x, placing

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about NOW?

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.

How does NOW's EV/EBITDA compare to its sector?

NOW's EV/EBITDA of 53.0x compares to a TECHNOLOGY sector median of 24.3x, placing it in the 92th percentile.

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

The closest TECHNOLOGY peers by EV/EBITDA include: CSCO (24.3x), TXN (25.6x), DELL (21.5x), ORCL (18.3x), IBM (16.9x).

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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.