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XYL EV/EBITDA Analysis

15.2x

Updated 393h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

An EV/EBITDA of 15.2x means investors are paying $15.20 for each dollar of operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — a common way to gauge how expensive a company is relative to its cash-generating power.

Sector Performance

57th percentile

XYL

15.2x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

15.3x(Aug 2026)

→ Stable

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Deep Analysis

Compared to sector peers, this is above the sector median of 13.5x, placing XYL in the 56th percentile, so it is slightly more expensive than the typical company in its group. The trend is stable: the year-over-year change is not available, and the quarter-over-quarter change is -0.9%, with recent values holding between 14.8x and 15.4x. The combination of a moderately higher valuation with a flat trajectory suggests investors are paying a small premium without seeing expansion in that premium, pointing to balanced risk rather than clear undervaluation or overvaluation. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the level is a touch above peers, but the stable trend offers no clear signal for either a bargain or a sell-off.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about XYL?

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 XYL'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.