EDN (Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte) EV-to-EBITDA: 2.19 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 164% Above Median

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EDN Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA EDN
69 GF Score
Price $23.14
GF Value $25.44
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte EV-to-EBITDA?

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte EDN -2.73% 69 EV-to-EBITDA is 2.19 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 164% above its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates EDN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 466 Utilities - Regulated companies, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte ranks better than 94.85% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's enterprise value is $1,308 Mil. Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $598 Mil. Therefore, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 2.19.

The historical rank and industry rank for Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

EDN' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -53.39   Med: 0.83   Max: 151.1
Current: 2.39

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte was 151.10. The lowest was -53.39. And the median was 0.83.

EDN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
94.85% of 466 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 9.885 vs EDN: 2.39

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 (2026-08-16), Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's stock price is $23.14. Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $4.035. Therefore, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 5.73.

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


Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte  (NYSE:EDN) 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.

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=23.14/4.035
=5.73

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's share price for today is $23.14.
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.035.

* 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?


Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte'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.

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.18 0.02 0.50 2.56 3.02

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.54 1.73 3.02 2.32 2.52

EDN vs NEE, SO, DUK: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte'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.


Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte EV-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1308.059/597.845
=2.19

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's current Enterprise Value is $1,308 Mil.
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $598 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 2.19 mean?
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte (EDN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 2.19 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte. This is 164% above median its historical median of 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte ranks #24 out of 466 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.19 is 164% above median its 10-year median of 0.83. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.89. Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's value of 2.19 is 77.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte ranks #24 out of 466 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte ranks #24 out of 466 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.89. Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's value of 2.19 is 77.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 9.89, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte has consistently been below 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 9.89, based on 466 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. Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.19 is 77.8% below 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 Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.19, which is 164% above median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte (EDN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.44, compared to a current price of $23.14 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.19, which is 164% above median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 77.8% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 9.89. Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 warning signs to review. 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 Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte (EDN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.19 as of Aug. 16, 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.

Is Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte (EDN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $23.14 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.44. GuruFocus considers Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for EDN:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 2.19 (164% above median its 10-year median of 0.83)
  • GF Value™: $25.44 vs. price of $23.14 (9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 77.8% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#24 of 466)

No single metric tells the full story. See the EDN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Business Description

Other Exchanges PWD1:GermanyEDN:Argentina
Address 6363 Del Libertador Avenue, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1428ARG
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA is engaged in the distribution and sale of electricity. The firm's concession area covers the northern portion of the city of Buenos Aires, mainly for residential, commercial, industrial, and public service.
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