EBITDA

Explanation: EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. It is a financial metric used to evaluate a company’s operating performance by measuring its earnings from core business operations before deducting non-operating expenses like interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA provides a snapshot of a company’s profitability and operational efficiency, excluding the impact of financing decisions, tax obligations, and non-cash expenses related to asset depreciation and amortization.

Example: TCS had an EBITDA of 59,098 crore as of FY23. This means that TCS generated an operating profit of 59,098 crore before deducting interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization expenses during the fiscal year. EBITDA reflects the company’s ability to generate earnings from its primary business activities without the influence of financing costs, tax liabilities, and non-cash charges associated with asset depreciation and amortization. It is commonly used by investors and analysts to assess a company’s operating performance and compare its profitability with peers across industries.

You can view the EBITDA value for any company on Radar under the Quarterly Results or Yearly P/L sections.