Bank of America Corp EV/EBITDA
Data as of September 29, 2026
EV/EBITDA
16.82
Enterprise Value
$1.12T
EBITDA (TTM)
$66.77B
Sector
Banking
How It's Calculated
16.82 = $1.12T ÷ $66.77B
What This Means
Bank of America Corp's EV/EBITDA of 16.8 is in a moderate range for Banking.
About Bank of America Corp
Bank of America Corp (BAC) operates in the Banking sector, specifically in Banking. With a market capitalization of about $389.22B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $55.47, within a 52-week range of $46.12 to $65.22 (-15.0% from the high, +20.3% from the low). Beta of 1.20 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 30.2%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
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 Bank of America Corp, 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 16.82x EV/EBITDA, Bank of America Corp (BAC) carries an elevated EV/EBITDA multiple that may embed growth expectations or scarcity within its peer set. Enterprise value of about $1.12T and EBITDA near $66.77B 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 BAC metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Banking names on our S&P 100 coverage, Bank of America Corp's EV/EBITDA of 16.82 can be compared with peers such as JPM (24.50), WFC (20.04), C (28.25). 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
- BAC is grouped in the Banking sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.20 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 30.2% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BAC's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Bank of America Corp's ratio is about 16.82 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Banking.
Is 16.82 high or low vs peers?
Among Banking peers (e.g. C (28.25), JPM (24.50), WFC (20.04)), BAC's 16.82 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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