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VFC EV/EBITDA Analysis

5.0x

Updated 321h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The EV/EBITDA ratio compares a company's enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization; a current 5.0x multiple means investors pay $5 for each $1 of EBITDA.

Sector Performance

12th percentile

VFC

5.0x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

5.1x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The EV/EBITDA ratio compares a company's enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization; a current 5.0x multiple means investors pay $5 for each $1 of EBITDA.

That is far below the sector median of 13.6x, placing VFC in the 12th percentile among sector peers, so the stock is cheap relative to most comparable companies. The ratio has been stable over the last eight quarters, with the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes both at -1.6%, and historical readings ranging from 5.0x to 5.4x. A low, stable multiple suggests limited risk of further downward repricing, but also little momentum to drive a higher valuation on its own. This combination supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the valuation is not stretched, yet the lack of movement offers no clear opportunity for multiple expansion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about VFC?

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 VFC'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.