UALNEUTRAL

UAL EV/EBITDA Analysis

7.7x

Updated 153h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

UAL’s EV/EBITDA of 8.3x means the market values the company at 8.3 times its operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — a common way to gauge whether a stock is cheap or expensive relative to its cash-generating ability.

Sector Performance

20th percentile

UAL

7.7x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

8.1x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

This is well below the sector median of 13.8x, placing UAL at the 24th percentile among peers, so 76% of comparable companies trade at higher multiples. The metric’s eight-quarter trend is stable, with the most recent reading of 8.3x up 11.7% quarter-over-quarter from 7.4x; year-over-year change is not available. The combination of a low level and a stable, though recently rising, trend suggests limited downside risk from valuation compression, but the single-quarter increase warrants attention. This profile supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the stock is attractively priced relative to peers, yet the recent upward move in the multiple reduces the margin of safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about UAL?

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 UAL's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: SMTC (76.6x), SHOP (80.2x), OKTA (83.5x), TEAM (101.4x), STEM (102.7x).

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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.