EBITDA (EBITDA)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization
FORMULA
EBITDA = Net Income + Interest + Taxes + Depreciation + Amortization
Alternate Calculations
From Operating Income
Operating Income + Depreciation + AmortizationWhat is EBITDA?
EBITDA measures operational profitability by excluding financing, tax, and accounting decisions. It shows cash generating ability from operations. Useful for comparing companies with different capital structures, tax rates, or depreciation policies. Often used in valuation (EV/EBITDA multiples) and debt covenants.
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325,000netIncome · Q4EBITDA
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Sample Data
| quarter | netIncome | interest | taxes | da | ebitda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 250,000 | 30,000 | 40,000 | 60,000 | 380,000 |
| Q2 | 275,000 | 30,000 | 44,000 | 60,000 | 409,000 |
| Q3 | 300,000 | 30,000 | 48,000 | 60,000 | 438,000 |
| Q4 | 325,000 | 30,000 | 52,000 | 60,000 | 467,000 |
Required Data Columns
Net IncomeInterest ExpenseTaxesDepreciationAmortization