Nikola (MEX:NKLA) EV-to-EBITDA: -0.11 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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MEX:NKLA Nikola Corp MEX:NKLA
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What is Nikola EV-to-EBITDA?

Nikola MEX:NKLA 12 EV-to-EBITDA is -0.11 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:NKLA with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Nikola's enterprise value is MXN1,966 Mil. Nikola's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was MXN-17,435 Mil. Therefore, Nikola's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -0.11.

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

MEX:NKLA's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Industry Median: 9.67
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.

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 (2026-08-20), Nikola's stock price is MXN3.79. Nikola's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was MXN-334.352. Therefore, Nikola's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


Nikola  (MEX:NKLA) 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.

Nikola's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.79/-334.352
=At Loss

Nikola's share price for today is MXN3.79.
Nikola's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-334.352.

* 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?


Nikola EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Nikola EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nikola'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.

Nikola EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Nikola Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -14.20 -5.32 -1.83 -1.34 -0.28

Nikola Quarterly Data
Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24
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 -1.34 -1.78 -0.57 -0.71 -0.28

MEX:NKLA vs NMHI, GP, CAT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Nikola'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.


Nikola EV-to-EBITDA vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Nikola's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nikola EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Nikola's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1966.012/-17434.567
=-0.11

Nikola's current Enterprise Value is MXN1,966 Mil.
Nikola's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-17,435 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 -0.11 mean?
Nikola (MEX:NKLA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -0.11 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nikola.
Is Nikola's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Nikola's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.11. Overall, Nikola has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nikola's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NMHI and GP?
Nikola's EV-to-EBITDA of -0.11 can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.67. 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 9.67, based on 181 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. 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 Nikola. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nikola's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nikola stock overvalued right now?
Nikola (MEX:NKLA) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -0.11. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.11. Nikola's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Nikola (MEX:NKLA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.11 as of Aug. 20, 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.

Nikola Business Description

Address P.O. Box 27028, Tempe, AZ, USA, 85285
Nikola Corp is a technology innovator and integrator, working to develop inventive energy and transportation solutions. It works on a business model that enables customers and fleets to integrate next-generation truck technology, hydrogen fueling and charging infrastructure, and related maintenance. It operates in two business units: Truck and Energy. The Truck business unit is engaged in manufacturing and selling FCEV and BEV trucks that provide environmentally friendly, cost-effective solutions to the trucking sector. The Energy business unit is engaged in developing and constructing a network of hydrogen fueling stations to meet the hydrogen fuel demand for the company's customers, as well as other third-party customers.
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