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SQ EV/EBITDA Analysis

18.2x

Higher than 43% of Technology sector peers

Updated 2741h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

SQ (SQ) has a EV/EBITDA of 18.2x as of May 2026.

Sector Performance

43th percentile

18.2x

Sector Median

19.5x

Sector Avg

44.5x

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Deep Analysis

SQ (SQ) has a EV/EBITDA of 18.2x as of May 2026.

This places SQ in the 43th percentile of the Technology sector, which has a median EV/EBITDA of 19.5x and a sector average of 44.5x. SQ's EV/EBITDA is 6.6% below the sector median. In context: A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about SQ?

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 SQ's EV/EBITDA compare to its sector?

SQ's EV/EBITDA of 18.2x compares to a Technology sector median of 19.5x, placing it in the 43th percentile.

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

The closest Technology peers by EV/EBITDA include: MSFT (19.8x), AMAT (19.3x), CRM (18.5x), ADI (24.2x), APH (24.5x).

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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.