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ODFL EV/EBITDA Analysis

23.7x

Updated 249h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

ODFL trades at an EV/EBITDA of 23.5x, meaning investors pay 23.5 times the company's operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization for the entire enterprise value.

Sector Performance

81th percentile

ODFL

23.7x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

23.5x(Aug 2026)

→ Stable

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Deep Analysis

ODFL trades at an EV/EBITDA of 23.5x, meaning investors pay 23.5 times the company's operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization for the entire enterprise value.

That is well above the sector median of 13.6x, placing the stock in the 80th percentile among peers. The multiple is decreasing, with a year-over-year decline of 2.5% and a quarter-over-quarter decline of 5.2%. While the downward trend reduces some of the valuation stretch, the starting level remains expensive relative to the sector. This combination suggests continued risk of further multiple compression if operating results disappoint, though a falling premium could also signal a gradual re-rating toward fairer value. The high percentile level, despite the recent decline, directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about ODFL?

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 ODFL'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.