easy · Principles of Finance cost-of-capital-structure

Why is EV/EBITDA often preferred over the P/E ratio when comparing companies with different capital structures?

  1. EBITDA accounts for the firm's capital expenditure requirements.
  2. EBITDA is independent of the firm's interest expense and tax jurisdiction.
  3. P/E ratios are not affected by changes in leverage.
  4. Enterprise Value (EV) only includes the value of the firm's equity.

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