What is EBITDA, and Why Does It Matter? 🤔

If you’ve heard the term EBITDA but aren’t quite sure what it means, let’s break it down:

🔍 What is EBITDA?

EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. It’s a key metric used to assess a company’s financial performance, particularly its profitability from core operations, excluding the effects of financing and accounting decisions.

⚙️ How is it Calculated?

EBITDA can be calculated using this formula:

EBITDA = Net Income + Interest + Taxes + Depreciation + Amortization

OR from operating income:

EBITDA = Operating Income (EBIT) + Depreciation + Amortization

It strips away costs associated with debt, taxes, and non-cash accounting items to provide a clearer view of operating performance.

📊 What is EBITDA Used For?

1️⃣ Comparing Companies: EBITDA is commonly used to compare companies across industries by eliminating differences in capital structure and tax environments.

2️⃣ Valuation: Investors and analysts use EBITDA to assess a company’s profitability potential and its ability to generate cash flow.

3️⃣ Measuring Performance: By focusing on operational performance, EBITDA can help you understand how well a business is generating profits from its core activities.

💡 While EBITDA is useful, it’s important to remember that it doesn’t account for all financial aspects (like capital expenditures or debt servicing), so it’s often paired with other metrics.

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