Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) is a measure of a company’s financial health. EBITDA is an indicator of the profitability of a company’s operations. It isolates the value created by a company during the fiscal year and sets aside expenses related to investments, financing and taxes. Investors often use this indicator to compare the profitability of companies in the same sector.
Synonyms: Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
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