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ORLY EV/EBITDA Analysis

19.3x

Updated 6h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

ORLY trades at 19.9x EV/EBITDA, a measure of enterprise value relative to pre-interest, pre-tax operating cash earnings.

Sector Performance

71th percentile

ORLY

19.3x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

19.4x(Aug 2026)

→ Stable

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Deep Analysis

ORLY trades at 19.9x EV/EBITDA, a measure of enterprise value relative to pre-interest, pre-tax operating cash earnings.

That is well above the sector median of 13.6x, placing the stock at the 73rd percentile among sector peers, meaning most competitors are cheaper on this basis. The multiple has been stable over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year increase of just 3.7% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 0.2%, so there is no clear upward or downward drift. A high but steady valuation implies the market is giving ORLY a lasting premium, but the risk is that any shortfall in earnings could trigger multiple compression toward the sector norm. The combination of a high level and stable trend points to balanced risk: no earnings-driven expansion to chase, but no visible deterioration to flee either. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because it reflects a fairly priced business — expensive versus peers, yet stable enough to avoid an outright negative call.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about ORLY?

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 ORLY'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.