Wells Fargo & Co EV/EBITDA
Data as of August 04, 2026
EV/EBITDA
20.59
Enterprise Value
$724.50B
EBITDA (TTM)
$35.19B
Sector
Banking
How It's Calculated
20.59 = $724.50B ÷ $35.19B
What This Means
Wells Fargo & Co's EV/EBITDA of 20.6 is elevated, which can reflect growth expectations, scarce assets, or cyclical EBITDA.
About Wells Fargo & Co
Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) operates in the Banking sector, specifically in Banking. With a market capitalization of about $258.34B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $87.89, within a 52-week range of $72.78 to $97.76 (-10.1% from the high, +20.8% from the low). Beta of 0.94 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 22.2%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
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 Wells Fargo & Co, the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Banking. 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 20.59x EV/EBITDA, Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) carries an elevated EV/EBITDA multiple that may embed growth expectations or scarcity within its peer set. Enterprise value of about $724.50B and EBITDA near $35.19B 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 WFC metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Banking names on our S&P 100 coverage, Wells Fargo & Co's EV/EBITDA of 20.59 can be compared with peers such as JPM (25.02), BAC (17.55), C (28.31). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Banking stocks.
Key Takeaways
- WFC is grouped in the Banking sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.94 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 22.2% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is WFC's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Wells Fargo & Co's ratio is about 20.59 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Banking.
Is 20.59 high or low vs peers?
Among Banking peers (e.g. C (28.31), JPM (25.02), BAC (17.55)), WFC's 20.59 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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