SBACNEUTRAL

EV/EBITDA

19.4x

Updated 123h ago

Sector Performance

72th percentile

SBAC

19.4x

Sector Median

13.7x

Sector Avg

18.4x

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Deep Analysis

The current EV/EBITDA of 19.4x means that SBAC’s enterprise value (total market value of equity plus debt minus cash) is 19.4 times its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — a common measure of how the market prices a company’s operating cash flow relative to its peers.

This multiple sits well above the sector median of 13.6x, placing SBAC in the 71st percentile among its sector peers, indicating the stock trades at a premium valuation compared to most similar companies. Over the last eight quarters, the ratio has been stable, with the most recent quarter-over-quarter change of +2.1% and no year-over-year change available because this is a new reporting period. A stable trend combined with a premium level suggests limited immediate downside risk from valuation compression, but also little upside catalyst unless earnings growth accelerates to justify the higher multiple. This mixed picture — elevated valuation with steady trend — supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the stock is neither clearly undervalued nor signaling a pending correction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about SBAC?

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 SBAC's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: LSPD (-24.2x), BRZE (-24.5x), EVGO (-25.7x), NIO (-36.8x), SNAP (-38.8x).

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.