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HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) EV/EBITDA Ratio: 8.86x

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Is HCA Healthcare, Inc.’s EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?

HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA ratio of 8.86x is in line with its 5-year average of 9.11x, around the middle of its 5-year range (6.23x–11.39x).

As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 13.40% below its 12-month average of 10.23x.

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HCA EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

HCA EV/EBITDA Ratio
8.86x-9.22% 1Y
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HCA Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

HCA Current vs Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

HCA EV/EBITDA Ratio Metrics

EV/EBITDA RATIO

8.86x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG TTM

10.23x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 3Y

9.59x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 5Y

9.11x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 10Y

8.66x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 15Y

8.45x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-13.40%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-7.58%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-2.76%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+2.29%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+4.90%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

HCA Competitors' EV/EBITDA Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/EBITDA RATIOTTM3Y5Y
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)$88.05B8.86x10.23x9.59x9.11x
Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)vs ›$86.74B12.42x10.07x11.31x12.22x
Cigna Corporation (CI)vs ›$77.02B8.32x8.34x9.18x9.49x
Medtronic plc (MDT)vs ›$104.05B13.03x15.68x15.65x17.02x
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)vs ›$62.78B11.48x12.75x17.18x14.74x
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs ›$113.82B20.77x22.82x82.27x54.94x
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs ›$114.38B10.90x9.67x16.61x15.45x
Cencora, Inc. (COR)vs ›$54.76B13.04x17.43x15.29x13.89x
Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)vs ›$53.55B19.30x15.86x15.83x33.08x
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)vs ›$52.72B13.76x12.77x14.59x15.15x

EV/EBITDA vs. its own history

At 8.9, EV/EBITDA is richer than usual, sitting higher than 72% of its 15-year history.

15-year low

4.9

median

8.2

15-year high

11.4

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HCA Healthcare, Inc. EV/EBITDA Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/EBITDA = Enterprise Value / EBITDA (TTM)

Enterprise value to EBITDA is a capital-structure-neutral valuation multiple, useful for comparing companies with different debt levels and tax rates.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

HCA Healthcare, Inc. EV/EBITDA Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/EBITDA ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The EV/EBITDA ratio for HCA stock is 8.86x.
Is HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?
HCA Healthcare, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA ratio of 8.86x is in line with its 5-year average of 9.11x, around the middle of its 5-year range (6.23x–11.39x).
What is the TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for HCA stock is 10.23x.
What is the 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for HCA stock is 9.59x.
What is the 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for HCA stock is 9.11x.
What is the 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for HCA stock is 8.66x.
What is the 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for HCA stock is 8.45x.

HCA Healthcare, Inc. EV/EBITDA Ratio History

DATEEV/EBITDA RATIO
2026-06-168.86x
2026-06-158.76x
2026-06-128.72x
2026-06-118.60x
2026-06-108.52x
2026-06-098.54x
2026-06-088.35x
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2026-05-189.24x
2026-05-159.24x
2026-05-149.38x
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2026-05-089.42x
2026-05-079.33x
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2026-05-019.39x
2026-04-309.40x
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2026-04-289.54x
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2026-04-249.55x
2026-04-2310.16x
2026-04-2210.12x
2026-04-2110.12x
2026-04-2010.22x
2026-04-1710.37x
2026-04-1610.29x
2026-04-1510.37x
2026-04-1410.52x
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2026-04-1010.48x
2026-04-0910.65x
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2026-04-0710.39x
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2025-12-3110.59x
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About HCA Healthcare, Inc.

HCA Healthcare, Inc., operating through its subsidiaries, delivers a comprehensive array of healthcare services throughout the United States. The organization manages a network of general and acute care hospitals that provide a full spectrum of medical and surgical care, encompassing inpatient services, intensive care, cardiac treatment, diagnostic procedures, and emergency services. These hospitals additionally offer a broad range of outpatient care, such as ambulatory surgery, laboratory testing, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy. Beyond its hospital infrastructure, HCA Healthcare operates numerous specialized outpatient facilities. These include standalone ambulatory surgery centers, dedicated emergency care facilities, urgent care clinics, walk-in clinics, advanced diagnostic and imaging centers, rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, radiation and oncology treatment facilities, physician practices, and various other healthcare sites. Furthermore, the company oversees psychiatric hospitals, which offer diverse therapeutic programs. These services cater to child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric care, alongside adolescent and adult alcohol and drug abuse treatment and counseling. As of December 31, 2021, HCA Healthcare's extensive portfolio included 182 hospitals, specifically 175 general and acute care hospitals, five psychiatric hospitals, and two rehabilitation hospitals. Its network also featured 125 freestanding surgery centers and 21 freestanding endoscopy centers, all distributed across 20 states and England. Founded in 1968 and formerly known as HCA Holdings, Inc., the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Nashville, Tennessee.

Nashville, TN
320,000 employees
www.hcahealthcare.com
Healthcare / Medical - Care Facilities
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Care Facilities
CEO
Samuel N. Hazen
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