hard · Principles of Finance
What does a high EV/EBITDA multiple paired with a low P/E multiple most likely suggest about a company's financial profile?
- The company is highly levered, benefitting from a significant tax shield and the magnifying effect of debt on equity returns.
- The company is in a low-tax jurisdiction with no interest-bearing liabilities.
- The company's depreciation and amortization are extremely low relative to its capital expenditures.
- The company has a large cash balance and very little debt.
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