PLTRNEUTRAL

PLTR EV/EBITDA Analysis

158.2x

Higher than 97% of Technology sector peers

Updated 539h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Palantir's EV/EBITDA of 158.2x means investors pay $158.2 for each dollar of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization—a high price for growth.

Sector Performance

97th percentile

PLTR

158.2x

Sector Median

19.5x

Sector Avg

44.5x

Prior Period

142.3x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

📊

Deep Analysis

Palantir's EV/EBITDA of 158.2x means investors pay $158.2 for each dollar of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization—a high price for growth.

This is far above the technology sector median of 19.3x, placing Palantir in the 97th percentile among peers. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year increase of 5.8% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 11.1%. A very high valuation that stays stable suggests the market consistently expects exceptional future growth, which leaves little room for disappointment. That combination raises downside risk if earnings miss expectations, but also reflects persistent investor conviction. Given this extreme premium, the valuation metric leans toward caution, which supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about PLTR?

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 PLTR's EV/EBITDA compare to its sector?

PLTR's EV/EBITDA of 158.2x compares to a Technology sector median of 19.5x, placing it in the 97th percentile.

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

The closest Technology peers by EV/EBITDA include: MSFT (19.8x), AMAT (19.3x), CRM (18.5x), SQ (18.2x), ADI (24.2x).

📚

Learn More About EV/EBITDA

EV/EBITDA Explained: The Valuation Metric Pro Investors Actually Use

Learn what EV/EBITDA is, why it beats P/E for capital-heavy companies, typical sector ranges, and key limitations every serious investor should know.

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.