Basis: Current FMP quote-based enterprise value / four-quarter operating income plus matched D&A. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?
The EV/EBITDA ratio of 12.15x is 60% below its estimated 5-year average of 30.55x, near the low end of its estimated 5-year range (11.49x–179.37x).
As of 2026-10-06T15:33:29.597Z. 83.40% below its estimated 12-month average of 73.21x.
Calculation as of: 2026-10-06T15:33:29.597Z.
Quote observation: 2026-10-06T15:31:20.000Z. Amounts in USD. The price header may show a later quote.
FMP input reference: e774f0fd958b53ee5ce153bee72915a1ec3e6d51be6910a0e38fd4174e10d54f
Historical values estimate market capitalization from statement-period weighted shares. Comparisons with the current quote-based value are approximate. Only filing versions delivered by FMP are available for the historical calculation. Historical series through 2026-10-05.
Historical values estimate market capitalization from statement-period weighted shares. Comparisons with the current quote-based value are approximate. Only filing versions delivered by FMP are available for the historical calculation.
EV/EBITDA RATIO
12.15x
EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG TTM
73.21x
EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 3Y
54.32x
EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 5Y
30.55x
EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 10Y
15.83x
EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 15Y
13.49x
EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 20Y
11.48x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-83.40%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-77.63%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-60.23%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-23.23%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-9.91%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+5.86%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
12.16x
median of 176 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-0.12%
vs the sector median at left
Jack in the Box Inc.
Market Cap
$239.47M
EV/EBITDA Ratio
12.15x
TTM Avg
73.21x
3Y Avg
54.32x
5Y Avg
30.55x
Market Cap
$240.22M
EV/EBITDA Ratio
10.71x
TTM Avg
9.11x
3Y Avg
9.10x
5Y Avg
10.65x
Market Cap
$254.30M
EV/EBITDA Ratio
17.92x
TTM Avg
36.96x
3Y Avg
36.96x
5Y Avg
79.28x
Market Cap
$257.70M
EV/EBITDA Ratio
7.44x
TTM Avg
9.00x
3Y Avg
9.25x
5Y Avg
8.65x
Market Cap
$215.77M
EV/EBITDA Ratio
8.70x
TTM Avg
15.58x
3Y Avg
16.05x
5Y Avg
16.12x
Market Cap
$267.03M
EV/EBITDA Ratio
12.99x
TTM Avg
13.02x
3Y Avg
15.12x
5Y Avg
18.12x
Market Cap
$210.84M
EV/EBITDA Ratio
5.93x
TTM Avg
29.71x
3Y Avg
16.35x
5Y Avg
13.74x
Market Cap
$202.74M
EV/EBITDA Ratio
18.46x
TTM Avg
19.15x
3Y Avg
22.74x
5Y Avg
18.71x
Market Cap
$278.04M
EV/EBITDA Ratio
N/A
TTM Avg
751.18x
3Y Avg
751.18x
5Y Avg
751.18x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EV/EBITDA RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) | $239.47M | 12.15x | 73.21x | 54.32x | 30.55x |
| Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY)vs › | $240.22M | 10.71x | 9.11x | 9.10x | 10.65x |
| Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NEGG)vs › | $254.30M | 17.92x | 36.96x | 36.96x | 79.28x |
| Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA)vs › | $257.70M | 7.44x | 9.00x | 9.25x | 8.65x |
| The Lovesac Company (LOVE)vs › | $215.77M | 8.70x | 15.58x | 16.05x | 16.12x |
| Portillo's Inc. (PTLO)vs › | $267.03M | 12.99x | 13.02x | 15.12x | 18.12x |
| Lifetime Brands, Inc. (LCUT)vs › | $210.84M | 5.93x | 29.71x | 16.35x | 13.74x |
| American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT)vs › | $202.74M | 18.46x | 19.15x | 22.74x | 18.71x |
| ECARX Holdings, Inc. (ECX)vs › | $278.04M | N/A | 751.18x | 751.18x | 751.18x |
| Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (MPAA)vs › | $200.22M | 6.90x | 7.19x | 7.53x | 9.33x |
At 12.2, EV/EBITDA is near its estimated 20-year median — higher than 45% of readings in its estimated 20-year history.
Historical values estimate market capitalization from statement-period weighted shares. Comparisons with the current quote-based value are approximate. Only filing versions delivered by FMP are available for the historical calculation.
estimated 20-year low
3.8
median
12.5
estimated 20-year high
179.4
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
| DATE | EV/EBITDA RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | 12.15x |
| 2026-10-02 | 12.16x |
| 2026-10-01 | 12.18x |
| 2026-09-30 | 12.23x |
| 2026-09-29 | 12.25x |
| 2026-09-28 | 12.27x |
| 2026-09-25 | 12.25x |
| 2026-09-24 | 12.24x |
| 2026-09-23 | 12.25x |
| 2026-09-22 | 12.24x |
| 2026-09-21 | 12.24x |
| 2026-09-18 | 12.21x |
| 2026-09-17 | 12.23x |
| 2026-09-16 | 12.23x |
| 2026-09-15 | 12.26x |
| 2026-09-14 | 12.36x |
| 2026-09-11 | 12.37x |
| 2026-09-10 | 12.36x |
| 2026-09-09 | 12.37x |
| 2026-09-08 | 12.40x |
| 2026-09-04 | 12.49x |
| 2026-09-03 | 12.40x |
| 2026-09-02 | 12.46x |
| 2026-09-01 | 12.44x |
| 2026-08-31 | 12.52x |
| 2026-08-28 | 12.49x |
| 2026-08-27 | 12.46x |
| 2026-08-26 | 12.51x |
| 2026-08-25 | 12.54x |
| 2026-08-24 | 12.64x |
| 2026-08-21 | 12.58x |
| 2026-08-20 | 12.53x |
| 2026-08-19 | 12.58x |
| 2026-08-18 | 12.54x |
| 2026-08-17 | 12.57x |
| 2026-08-14 | 12.56x |
| 2026-08-13 | 12.72x |
| 2026-08-12 | 13.78x |
| 2026-08-11 | 13.70x |
| 2026-08-10 | 13.70x |
| 2026-08-07 | 13.67x |
| 2026-08-06 | 13.66x |
| 2026-08-05 | 13.75x |
| 2026-08-04 | 13.65x |
| 2026-08-03 | 13.62x |
| 2026-07-31 | 13.56x |
| 2026-07-30 | 13.56x |
| 2026-07-29 | 13.57x |
| 2026-07-28 | 13.54x |
| 2026-07-27 | 13.50x |
| 2026-07-24 | 13.40x |
| 2026-07-23 | 13.32x |
| 2026-07-22 | 13.37x |
| 2026-07-21 | 13.42x |
| 2026-07-20 | 13.41x |
| 2026-07-17 | 13.44x |
| 2026-07-16 | 13.55x |
| 2026-07-15 | 13.46x |
| 2026-07-14 | 13.46x |
| 2026-07-13 | 13.45x |
| 2026-07-10 | 13.43x |
| 2026-07-09 | 13.45x |
| 2026-07-08 | 13.38x |
| 2026-07-07 | 13.50x |
| 2026-07-06 | 13.51x |
| 2026-07-02 | 13.64x |
| 2026-07-01 | 13.66x |
| 2026-06-30 | 13.51x |
| 2026-06-29 | 13.58x |
| 2026-06-26 | 13.33x |
| 2026-06-25 | 13.24x |
| 2026-06-24 | 13.29x |
| 2026-06-23 | 13.12x |
| 2026-06-22 | 13.11x |
| 2026-06-18 | 13.24x |
| 2026-06-17 | 13.20x |
| 2026-06-16 | 13.22x |
| 2026-06-15 | 13.25x |
| 2026-06-12 | 13.29x |
| 2026-06-11 | 13.20x |
| 2026-06-10 | 13.20x |
| 2026-06-09 | 13.16x |
| 2026-06-08 | 13.12x |
| 2026-06-05 | 13.10x |
| 2026-06-04 | 13.13x |
| 2026-06-03 | 13.16x |
| 2026-06-02 | 13.23x |
| 2026-06-01 | 13.30x |
| 2026-05-29 | 13.20x |
| 2026-05-28 | 13.12x |
| 2026-05-27 | 13.14x |
| 2026-05-26 | 13.06x |
| 2026-05-22 | 13.12x |
| 2026-05-21 | 13.10x |
| 2026-05-20 | 13.09x |
| 2026-05-19 | 13.11x |
| 2026-05-18 | 13.05x |
| 2026-05-15 | 13.06x |
| 2026-05-14 | 13.07x |
| 2026-05-13 | 173.16x |
| 2026-05-12 | 174.09x |
| 2026-05-11 | 173.89x |
| 2026-05-08 | 174.35x |
| 2026-05-07 | 174.44x |
| 2026-05-06 | 174.16x |
| 2026-05-05 | 173.22x |
| 2026-05-04 | 172.28x |
| 2026-05-01 | 172.56x |
| 2026-04-30 | 172.94x |
| 2026-04-29 | 172.58x |
| 2026-04-28 | 173.41x |
| 2026-04-27 | 173.65x |
| 2026-04-24 | 173.32x |
| 2026-04-23 | 173.07x |
| 2026-04-22 | 174.49x |
| 2026-04-21 | 173.05x |
| 2026-04-20 | 173.15x |
| 2026-04-17 | 173.39x |
| 2026-04-16 | 172.65x |
| 2026-04-15 | 171.89x |
| 2026-04-14 | 171.96x |
| 2026-04-13 | 171.49x |
| 2026-04-10 | 171.57x |
| 2026-04-09 | 172.25x |
| 2026-04-08 | 171.39x |
| 2026-04-07 | 170.99x |
| 2026-04-06 | 170.57x |
| 2026-04-02 | 169.84x |
| 2026-04-01 | 169.50x |
| 2026-03-31 | 169.46x |
| 2026-03-30 | 169.13x |
| 2026-03-27 | 169.49x |
| 2026-03-26 | 170.70x |
| 2026-03-25 | 171.04x |
| 2026-03-24 | 170.83x |
| 2026-03-23 | 171.23x |
| 2026-03-20 | 171.04x |
| 2026-03-19 | 171.26x |
| 2026-03-18 | 171.75x |
| 2026-03-17 | 172.82x |
| 2026-03-16 | 173.15x |
| 2026-03-13 | 173.01x |
| 2026-03-12 | 173.27x |
| 2026-03-11 | 173.85x |
| 2026-03-10 | 174.21x |
| 2026-03-09 | 174.54x |
| 2026-03-06 | 175.18x |
| 2026-03-05 | 175.89x |
| 2026-03-04 | 175.93x |
| 2026-03-03 | 176.00x |
| 2026-03-02 | 176.29x |
| 2026-02-27 | 178.07x |
| 2026-02-26 | 178.49x |
| 2026-02-25 | 178.01x |
| 2026-02-24 | 178.65x |
| 2026-02-23 | 178.25x |
| 2026-02-20 | 177.94x |
| 2026-02-19 | 179.37x |
| 2026-02-18 | 86.63x |
| 2026-02-17 | 86.31x |
| 2026-02-13 | 86.02x |
| 2026-02-12 | 85.92x |
| 2026-02-11 | 85.99x |
| 2026-02-10 | 85.87x |
| 2026-02-09 | 86.32x |
| 2026-02-06 | 86.99x |
| 2026-02-05 | 86.63x |
| 2026-02-04 | 86.74x |
| 2026-02-03 | 86.42x |
| 2026-02-02 | 86.15x |
| 2026-01-30 | 86.14x |
| 2026-01-29 | 85.96x |
| 2026-01-28 | 86.06x |
| 2026-01-27 | 86.53x |
| 2026-01-26 | 86.26x |
| 2026-01-23 | 86.23x |
| 2026-01-22 | 86.49x |
| 2026-01-21 | 86.23x |
| 2026-01-20 | 86.00x |
| 2026-01-16 | 87.09x |
| 2026-01-15 | 87.35x |
| 2026-01-14 | 86.90x |
| 2026-01-13 | 86.66x |
| 2026-01-12 | 86.94x |
| 2026-01-09 | 87.09x |
| 2026-01-08 | 86.90x |
| 2026-01-07 | 86.01x |
| 2026-01-06 | 85.92x |
| 2026-01-05 | 85.19x |
| 2026-01-02 | 85.07x |
| 2025-12-31 | 85.18x |
| 2025-12-30 | 85.19x |
| 2025-12-29 | 85.45x |
| 2025-12-26 | 85.95x |
| 2025-12-24 | 85.26x |
| 2025-12-23 | 85.13x |
| 2025-12-22 | 85.42x |
| 2025-12-19 | 85.40x |
| 2025-12-18 | 85.53x |
| 2025-12-17 | 85.45x |
| 2025-12-16 | 85.86x |
| 2025-12-15 | 85.51x |
| 2025-12-12 | 86.19x |
| 2025-12-11 | 85.81x |
| 2025-12-10 | 85.73x |
| 2025-12-09 | 85.33x |
| 2025-12-08 | 85.18x |
| 2025-12-05 | 85.13x |
| 2025-12-04 | 85.36x |
| 2025-12-03 | 85.62x |
| 2025-12-02 | 85.41x |
| 2025-12-01 | 85.36x |
| 2025-11-28 | 85.54x |
| 2025-11-26 | 85.42x |
| 2025-11-25 | 85.42x |
| 2025-11-24 | 84.42x |
| 2025-11-21 | 84.16x |
| 2025-11-20 | 83.54x |
| 2025-11-19 | 51.03x |
| 2025-11-18 | 50.99x |
| 2025-11-17 | 51.00x |
| 2025-11-14 | 51.19x |
| 2025-11-13 | 51.27x |
| 2025-11-12 | 51.26x |
| 2025-11-11 | 51.21x |
| 2025-11-10 | 51.40x |
| 2025-11-07 | 51.81x |
| 2025-11-06 | 51.48x |
| 2025-11-05 | 51.83x |
| 2025-11-04 | 51.71x |
| 2025-11-03 | 51.50x |
| 2025-10-31 | 51.51x |
| 2025-10-30 | 51.29x |
| 2025-10-29 | 51.63x |
| 2025-10-28 | 51.81x |
| 2025-10-27 | 51.88x |
| 2025-10-24 | 52.00x |
| 2025-10-23 | 52.19x |
| 2025-10-22 | 52.15x |
| 2025-10-21 | 52.13x |
| 2025-10-20 | 51.87x |
| 2025-10-17 | 51.81x |
| 2025-10-16 | 51.97x |
| 2025-10-15 | 52.45x |
| 2025-10-14 | 52.56x |
| 2025-10-13 | 52.02x |
| 2025-10-10 | 51.89x |
| 2025-10-09 | 52.19x |
| 2025-10-08 | 52.48x |
| 2025-10-07 | 52.41x |
| 2025-10-06 | 52.43x |
| 2025-10-03 | 52.65x |
| 2025-10-02 | 52.54x |
| 2025-10-01 | 52.88x |
| 2025-09-30 | 52.60x |
| 2025-09-29 | 52.41x |
| 2025-09-26 | 52.73x |
| 2025-09-25 | 52.49x |
| 2025-09-24 | 52.40x |
| 2025-09-23 | 52.20x |
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