SGCAUTIOUS

EV/EBITDA

-17.5x

Updated 225h ago

Sector Performance

4th percentile

-17.5x

Sector Median

13.7x

Sector Avg

18.7x

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Deep Analysis

The current EV/EBITDA of -17.3x means the company’s enterprise value (market cap plus debt minus cash) is negative relative to its EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization), indicating that EBITDA is negative and the company is operating at a loss.

Compared to sector peers, the sector median is 13.9x, placing SG at the 3rd percentile — far below most peers. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year decline of only 0.1% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 9.8%. A negative EV/EBITDA that remains stable suggests persistent earnings problems with no clear improvement, which raises the risk of continued losses or potential distress. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a negative multiple and a low sector rank highlight fundamental challenges that contradict a bullish outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about SG?

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 SG'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.