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TSLA EV/EBITDA Analysis

127.5x

Higher than 100% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 876h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

EV/EBITDA compares a company’s enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — a higher multiple means investors pay far more for each dollar of operating profit.

Sector Performance

100th percentile

TSLA

127.5x

Sector Median

10.0x

Sector Avg

15.4x

Prior Period

130.8x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

At 127.5x, Tesla’s valuation is 12.75 times the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 10.0x, placing it in the 100th percentile among peers. The metric has increased over the last eight quarters, with historical values climbing from 115.8x to 127.5x, though the year-over-year rise is +10.1% while the quarter-over-quarter move is -2.5%, showing a recent pullback from 130.8x. That combination — an extreme level with a longer-term uptrend but a short-term dip — suggests the stock prices in very high future growth, leaving little room for execution misses. It also means any earnings disappointment could trigger a sharp multiple compression, so the risk is elevated

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 127.5x 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.