Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Revenue, costs & profit · Core

EBITDA

Also called: earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization

ELI5

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation, often used as a non-GAAP or non-IFRS performance measure.

Used in conversation

“How are we defining EBITDA in this deck?”

Pitch context

You will see “EBITDA” in financial models, budgets, board packs and investor materials when the discussion reaches revenue, costs & profit.

Why it matters: In revenue, costs & profit, different calculation boundaries, periods or accounting treatments can change the number and the decision.

Caution

Calculation, recognition and disclosure can vary by accounting framework, company policy and reporting context.

Connected terms

  • Adjusted EBITDAEBITDA applies a defined earnings calculation; adjusted EBITDA adds company-selected adjustments and is not automatically comparable across companies.
  • Operating profitOperating profit follows the applicable income-statement presentation; EBITDA adds back interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation under a stated calculation.
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