WRKNEUTRAL

EV/EBITDA

6.8x

Updated 1928h ago

Sector Performance

17th percentile

WRK

6.8x

Sector Median

13.7x

Sector Avg

18.7x

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Deep Analysis

EV/EBITDA compares a company's total enterprise value (market cap plus debt minus cash) to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — a common measure of valuation that strips out financing and accounting effects.

At 6.8x, WRK trades well below the sector median of 14.6x, placing it in the 8th percentile among its peers, meaning 92% of sector companies have a higher multiple. The year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both unavailable (N/A), and no historical trend data exists for the last eight quarters, so no directional pattern can be assessed. The combination of a very low EV/EBITDA with no observable trend leaves uncertainty: a low multiple can signal undervaluation but may also reflect lower expected growth or specific risks that the market is pricing in. This metric neither contradicts nor strongly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the single data point is too limited to shift the assessment, and the lack of trend prevents drawing a clear valuation advantage or warning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about WRK?

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 WRK's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: LSPD (-24.2x), BRZE (-24.5x), EVGO (-25.7x), NIO (-36.8x), SNAP (-38.8x).

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.