CDNL (Cardinal Infrastructure Group) EV-to-EBITDA: 19.89 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 61% Above Median

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CDNL Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc CDNL
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Price $63.23
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What is Cardinal Infrastructure Group EV-to-EBITDA?

Cardinal Infrastructure Group CDNL -11.02% 19 EV-to-EBITDA is 19.89 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 12.34. GuruFocus rates CDNL with a GF Score™ of 19/100. Among 1,478 Construction companies, Cardinal Infrastructure Group ranks worse than 80.04% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cardinal Infrastructure Group's enterprise value is $1,632.9 Mil. Cardinal Infrastructure Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $82.1 Mil. Therefore, Cardinal Infrastructure Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 19.89.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cardinal Infrastructure Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CDNL' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.66   Med: 12.34   Max: 21.52
Current: 19.89

During the past 3 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cardinal Infrastructure Group was 21.52. The lowest was 5.66. And the median was 12.34.

CDNL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
80.04% of 1478 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 9.02 vs CDNL: 19.89

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-26), Cardinal Infrastructure Group's stock price is $63.23. Cardinal Infrastructure Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.413. Therefore, Cardinal Infrastructure Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 44.75.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Cardinal Infrastructure Group  (NAS:CDNL) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Cardinal Infrastructure Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=63.23/1.413
=44.75

Cardinal Infrastructure Group's share price for today is $63.23.
Cardinal Infrastructure Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.413.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Cardinal Infrastructure Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Cardinal Infrastructure Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cardinal Infrastructure Group's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Cardinal Infrastructure Group EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Cardinal Infrastructure Group Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
0.00 0.00 6.68

Cardinal Infrastructure Group Quarterly Data
Dec23 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.68 11.95

CDNL vs AMRC, WLDN, ORN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Cardinal Infrastructure Group's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Cardinal Infrastructure Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Cardinal Infrastructure Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cardinal Infrastructure Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Cardinal Infrastructure Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Cardinal Infrastructure Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1632.859/82.087
=19.89

Cardinal Infrastructure Group's current Enterprise Value is $1,632.9 Mil.
Cardinal Infrastructure Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $82.1 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 19.89 mean?
Cardinal Infrastructure Group (CDNL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 19.89 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cardinal Infrastructure Group. This is 61% above median its historical median of 12.34. Over the past decade, Cardinal Infrastructure Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.66 to 21.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Cardinal Infrastructure Group ranks #1183 out of 1478 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Cardinal Infrastructure Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cardinal Infrastructure Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.89 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 12.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.66 to a high of 21.52. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02. Cardinal Infrastructure Group's value of 19.89 is 120.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cardinal Infrastructure Group ranks #1183 out of 1478 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cardinal Infrastructure Group has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Infrastructure Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AMRC and WLDN?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Cardinal Infrastructure Group ranks #1183 out of 1478 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Cardinal Infrastructure Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02. Cardinal Infrastructure Group's value of 19.89 is 120.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Cardinal Infrastructure Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.66 to 21.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.34 vs. the industry median of 9.02, Cardinal Infrastructure Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 9.02, based on 1,478 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cardinal Infrastructure Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.89 is 120.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cardinal Infrastructure Group. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cardinal Infrastructure Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.89, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 12.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Infrastructure Group stock overvalued right now?
Cardinal Infrastructure Group (CDNL) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.89. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.89, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 12.34 and 120.5% above the Construction industry median of 9.02. Cardinal Infrastructure Group's overall GF Score™ is 19/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cardinal Infrastructure Group (CDNL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.89 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Cardinal Infrastructure Group Business Description

Address 100 East Six Forks Road, Suite 300, Raleigh, NC, USA, 27609
Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc provides a comprehensive suite of infrastructure services to the residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, and state infrastructure markets. The company provides wet utility installations (water, sewer, and stormwater systems), as well as grading, site clearing, erosion control, drilling and blasting, paving, and other related site services. It derives all revenue in the United States of America from construction projects based in North Carolina and South Carolina.
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