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TSLA EV/EBITDA Analysis

130.8x

Higher than 100% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 105h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The EV/EBITDA ratio measures a company’s total enterprise value against its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, so Tesla’s 124.2x means investors are paying 124.2 times its annual operating earnings for the entire business.

Sector Performance

100th percentile

TSLA

130.8x

Sector Median

10.0x

Sector Avg

15.6x

Prior Period

124.3x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

This is far above the sector median of 10.0x, placing Tesla at the 100th percentile among its Consumer Cyclical peers. Over the last 8 quarters, the metric has been stable, with a year-over-year increase of +11.9% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of +3.8%. The combination of an extreme valuation level with a flat but slightly rising trend implies rich expectations for future growth, leaving little room for disappointment. That setup creates downside risk if earnings fail to keep pace, though the persistent stability also signals ongoing market conviction. This evidence supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the multiple is too high to call attractive, yet the stable trend does not indicate a deterioration that would justify a bearish stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about TSLA?

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 TSLA's EV/EBITDA compare to its sector?

TSLA's EV/EBITDA of 130.8x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 10.0x, placing it in the 100th percentile.

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

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by EV/EBITDA include: SKX (9.9x), AEO (10.2x), APTV (10.3x), PHM (9.0x), CZR (9.0x).

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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.