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SHAK EV/EBITDA Analysis

20.5x

Updated 227h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

EV/EBITDA measures a company’s total value (including debt) against its cash operating earnings, so 20.5x means Shake Shack’s enterprise value is 20.5 times its current EBITDA.

Sector Performance

74th percentile

SHAK

20.5x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-62.3x

Prior Period

21.3x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

EV/EBITDA measures a company’s total value (including debt) against its cash operating earnings, so 20.5x means Shake Shack’s enterprise value is 20.5 times its current EBITDA.

That level is well above the sector median of 13.5x, placing the stock in the 74th percentile among sector peers. The metric has been increasing over the last 8 quarters, up 20.1% year-over-year, though it dipped 3.5% quarter-over-quarter to 20.5x from 21.3x. The combination of a high valuation and an upward long-term trend suggests limited margin for error and increased downside risk if earnings disappoint, but the recent quarterly pullback offers a slight tempering of that pressure. This elevated and generally climbing multiple supports caution, which aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict rather than contradicting it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about SHAK?

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 SHAK's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: FLNC (-22.5x), EVGO (-22.6x), LSPD (-26.9x), BRZE (-29.6x), RBLX (-31.4x).

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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.