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RTX EV/EBITDA Analysis

20.9x

Updated 393h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

EV/EBITDA is enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, so a 20.9x multiple means investors pay $20.90 for each $1 of operating earnings.

Sector Performance

75th percentile

RTX

20.9x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

20.7x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

EV/EBITDA is enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, so a 20.9x multiple means investors pay $20.90 for each $1 of operating earnings.

That is well above the sector median of 13.5x, putting RTX in the 75th percentile among peers. The multiple has been increasing over the last 8 quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter rise of +1.0% and no year-over-year figure available. A high and climbing EV/EBITDA suggests the market is pricing in strong future earnings growth, which raises downside risk if those expectations miss, but also reflects optimism that could reward current holders. Because the elevated level stretches valuation while the upward trend signals momentum, the metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict rather than pointing clearly toward buying or selling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about RTX?

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 RTX'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.