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EV/EBITDA pct in sector: what it means and how to read it

Where EV/EBITDA ranks among sector peers: 0 is the cheapest, 100 the most expensive.

What is EV/EBITDA pct in sector?

Where EV/EBITDA ranks among sector peers: 0 is the cheapest, 100 the most expensive.

A worked example

A percentile of 90 means only one sector peer in ten is more expensive on EV/EBITDA. Expect the company to need the best growth in the group to justify it.

Why does EV/EBITDA pct in sector matter?

A debt-aware version of the P/E percentile.

How do you read EV/EBITDA pct in sector?

Below 30 means cheaper than most peers.

Lower is usually better.

What is a typical EV/EBITDA pct in sector in India today?

The median across the 3716 listed companies that report it, as of 12 Oct 2026. Half sit above each figure and half below.

By company size

Median
Large Cap · 64 companies50.0%
Mid Cap · 112 companies56.7%
Small Cap · 3540 companies54.2%

By industry

Median, largest industries first
Pharmaceuticals · 17252.2%
Computers - Software & Consulting · 5150.0%
Power Generation · 2557.1%
Heavy Electrical Equipment · 3855.1%
Auto Components & Equipments · 10954.2%
Cement & Cement Products · 2955.6%
Aerospace & Defense · 2847.7%
Iron & Steel · 1246.4%
Residential Commercial Projects · 7552.9%
Specialty Chemicals · 11750.0%
Compare a company with its own industry before the whole market. Every industry, and each company's rank within it, is in the screener.

A sensible place to start: Below 30. Screen 6622 companies on EV/EBITDA pct in sector and every other filter.