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V EV/EBITDA Analysis

22.7x

Higher than 80% of Financial Services sector peers

Updated 925h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

EV/EBITDA (enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) measures how many years of cash earnings an investor pays for the whole company.

Sector Performance

80th percentile

22.7x

Sector Median

13.1x

Sector Avg

15.5x

Prior Period

21.9x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

EV/EBITDA (enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) measures how many years of cash earnings an investor pays for the whole company.

Visa's current 21.9x is well above the sector median of 13.1x, placing it in the 80th percentile among financial services peers. The multiple has been stable over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year change of -0.5% and a quarter-over-quarter change of -0.4%. A valuation premium with a flat trend implies Visa has maintained market confidence without adding extra risk from multiple expansion, but it also leaves little room for any earnings disappointment. This combination of high level and

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about V?

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 V's EV/EBITDA compare to its sector?

V's EV/EBITDA of 22.7x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 13.1x, placing it in the 80th percentile.

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

The closest Financial Services peers by EV/EBITDA include: SCHW (12.6x), BAC (13.5x), PNC (11.6x), PFG (11.1x), AFL (11.0x).

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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.