07/24/2025
Bankers/Businessman will relate with this WORD.
What is EBITDA?
EBITDA provides a measure of a business’s core profitability after stripping out factors that aren’t in the company’s control or that may distort earnings, such as:
Interest
Interest can vary depending on the company’s credit history, financing structure and location.
Taxes
Taxes can vary depending on where the company is located.
Amortization and depreciation
Amortization refers to tangible assets such as buildings and equipment, as well as intangible assets such as software and patents. All of these assets are amortized over their useful life. Depreciation reduces the value of the assets due to factors external to the business, such as inflation and economic conditions.
Does EBITDA mean profit?
EBITDA is not equivalent to profit. Profit is the amount of money a company earns after all expenses have been deducted from its revenue.
EBITDA is a measure of a company’s operating performance. It does not account for non-operating expenses such as interest on debt, taxes and other costs.
How is EBITDA calculated?
EBITDA is calculated with the following formula, using elements found in the income statement.
EBITDA formula
Net profit + Interest + Taxes + Depreciation and Amortization