Why Is EBITDA Multiple Used for Valuation Rather Than Sales

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Essay

Why is EBITDA multiple used for valuation rather than sales or earnings?

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Definitions:

Future Taxable Income

The income that a company or individual expects to earn in future periods that will be subject to tax.

Probability

A measure of the likelihood of a specific event happening, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Deferred Income Taxes

Taxes applicable to income that is booked but not yet paid, reflecting the timing difference in recognizing income for accounting and tax purposes.

Financial Reporting Choices

The selection among alternative accounting methods and estimates by companies in presenting their financial information.