Applied Materials Inc EV/EBITDA
Data as of August 04, 2026
EV/EBITDA
47.18
Enterprise Value
$411.59B
EBITDA (TTM)
$8.72B
Sector
Semiconductors
How It's Calculated
47.18 = $411.59B ÷ $8.72B
What This Means
Applied Materials Inc's EV/EBITDA of 47.2 is elevated, which can reflect growth expectations, scarce assets, or cyclical EBITDA.
About Applied Materials Inc
Applied Materials Inc (AMAT) operates in the Semiconductors sector, specifically in Semiconductors. With a market capitalization of about $403.07B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $518.21, within a 52-week range of $154.47 to $739.67 (-29.9% from the high, +235.5% from the low). Beta of 1.61 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 29.3%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For Applied Materials Inc, the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Semiconductors. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 47.18x EV/EBITDA, Applied Materials Inc (AMAT) carries an elevated EV/EBITDA multiple that may embed growth expectations or scarcity within its peer set. Enterprise value of about $411.59B and EBITDA near $8.72B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the AMAT metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Semiconductors names on our S&P 100 coverage, Applied Materials Inc's EV/EBITDA of 47.18 can be compared with peers such as NVDA (30.51), AVGO (55.90), MU (13.45). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Semiconductors stocks.
Key Takeaways
- AMAT is grouped in the Semiconductors sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.61 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 29.3% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is AMAT's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Applied Materials Inc's ratio is about 47.18 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Semiconductors.
Is 47.18 high or low vs peers?
Among Semiconductors peers (e.g. AVGO (55.90), MRVL (48.01), LRCX (42.76)), AMAT's 47.18 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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