How to Use EV/EBITDA Multiple Calculator
The EV/EBITDA Multiple Calculator converts a takeover value and an earnings figure into a single comparable multiple. Enter enterprise value and EBITDA in the same currency, and the EV/EBITDA Multiple Calculator outputs the multiple.
- Pick a currency for display.
- Enter enterprise value (use the Enterprise Value Calculator if needed).
- Enter EBITDA — trailing 12 months or forward.
Formula & Theory — EV/EBITDA Multiple Calculator
The EV/EBITDA Multiple Calculator uses the standard ratio:
EV / EBITDA = Enterprise Value / EBITDA
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| EV | Enterprise value of the company |
| EBITDA | Earnings before interest, tax, D&A |
Assumptions and Limits
The EV/EBITDA Multiple Calculator assumes EBITDA is normalised; one-offs and capitalised leases (post IFRS 16) can distort the multiple.
Use Cases for EV/EBITDA Multiple Calculator
- M&A benchmarking — compare offers to comps.
- Cross-border valuation — neutralise different tax rates.
- Capital-intensive sectors — telco, utilities, industrials.
- Trading comps tables — quickly populate ratio columns.