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ORCL EV/EBITDA Analysis

18.3x

Higher than 33% of TECHNOLOGY sector peers

Updated 197h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

ORCL’s EV/EBITDA of 18.2x means investors pay 18.2 times the company’s operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — a common way to gauge how expensive a stock is relative to its cash earnings.

Sector Performance

33th percentile

ORCL

18.3x

Sector Median

24.3x

Sector Avg

29.8x

Prior Period

18.2x(Aug 2026)

→ Stable

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Deep Analysis

Against technology peers, this is cheaper than the sector median of 27.4x, placing ORCL in the 33rd percentile. The metric has trended upward over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year increase of +9.9% but a quarter-over-quarter dip of -1.6%. The combination of a below-median multiple with a rising trend suggests the stock is still relatively affordable but becoming progressively pricier, which can mean early value is eroding. This mixed picture — cheap versus peers yet moving toward the sector average — supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict rather than pointing clearly to a buy or sell. The metric alone does not contradict that stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about ORCL?

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 ORCL's EV/EBITDA compare to its sector?

ORCL's EV/EBITDA of 18.3x compares to a TECHNOLOGY sector median of 24.3x, placing it in the 33th percentile.

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

The closest TECHNOLOGY peers by EV/EBITDA include: CSCO (24.3x), TXN (25.6x), DELL (21.5x), IBM (16.9x), INTC (32.4x).

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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.