PAA (Plains All American Pipeline LP) EV-to-EBITDA: 11.06 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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PAA Plains All American Pipeline LP PAA
73 GF Score
Price $24.82
GF Value $17.28
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 14 Warning Signs
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What is Plains All American Pipeline LP EV-to-EBITDA?

Plains All American Pipeline LP PAA -0.28% 73 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.06 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 9.89. GuruFocus rates PAA with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 762 Oil & Gas companies, Plains All American Pipeline LP ranks worse than 68.5% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Plains All American Pipeline LP's enterprise value is $32,137 Mil. Plains All American Pipeline LP's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,906 Mil. Therefore, Plains All American Pipeline LP's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.06.

The historical rank and industry rank for Plains All American Pipeline LP's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

PAA' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.61   Med: 9.89   Max: 19.36
Current: 11.06

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Plains All American Pipeline LP was 19.36. The lowest was -36.61. And the median was 9.89.

PAA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
68.5% of 762 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.63 vs PAA: 11.06

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 (2026-07-30), Plains All American Pipeline LP's stock price is $24.82. Plains All American Pipeline LP's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.310. Therefore, Plains All American Pipeline LP's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 18.95.

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


Plains All American Pipeline LP  (NAS:PAA) 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.

Plains All American Pipeline LP's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=24.82/1.310
=18.95

Plains All American Pipeline LP's share price for today is $24.82.
Plains All American Pipeline LP'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 $1.310.

* 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?


Plains All American Pipeline LP EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Plains All American Pipeline LP EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Plains All American Pipeline LP'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.

Plains All American Pipeline LP EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Plains All American Pipeline LP Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Plains All American Pipeline LP Quarterly Data
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PAA vs WES, DTM, AM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Plains All American Pipeline LP'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.


Plains All American Pipeline LP EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Plains All American Pipeline LP's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Plains All American Pipeline LP's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Plains All American Pipeline LP EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Plains All American Pipeline LP's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=32137.296/2906
=11.06

Plains All American Pipeline LP's current Enterprise Value is $32,137 Mil.
Plains All American Pipeline LP'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 $2,906 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 11.06 mean?
Plains All American Pipeline LP (PAA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.06 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Plains All American Pipeline LP. This is 12% above median its historical median of 9.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Plains All American Pipeline LP ranks #522 out of 762 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is Plains All American Pipeline LP's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Plains All American Pipeline LP's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.06 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 9.89. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.63. Plains All American Pipeline LP's value of 11.06 is 45% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plains All American Pipeline LP ranks #522 out of 762 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Plains All American Pipeline LP has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plains All American Pipeline LP's EV-to-EBITDA compare to WES and DTM?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Plains All American Pipeline LP ranks #522 out of 762 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Plains All American Pipeline LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.63. Plains All American Pipeline LP's value of 11.06 is 45% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.89 vs. the industry median of 7.63, Plains All American Pipeline LP 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.63, based on 762 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. Plains All American Pipeline LP's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.06 is 45% 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 Plains All American Pipeline LP. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plains All American Pipeline LP's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.06, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 9.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plains All American Pipeline LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plains All American Pipeline LP (PAA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.28, compared to a current price of $24.82 — trading 43.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.06, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 9.89 and 45% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.63. Plains All American Pipeline LP's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 14 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 Plains All American Pipeline LP (PAA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.06 as of Jul. 30, 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 Plains All American Pipeline LP (PAA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plains All American Pipeline LP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.82 is trading 43.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.28. GuruFocus considers Plains All American Pipeline LP to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PAA:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 11.06 (12% above median its 10-year median of 9.89)
  • GF Value™: $17.28 vs. price of $24.82 (43.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 14 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45% above the Oil & Gas median (#522 of 762)

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


Plains All American Pipeline LP Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 333 Clay Street, Suite 1600, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
Plains All American Pipeline LP, through its subsidiaries, engages in the pipeline transportation, terminaling, storage, and gathering of crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGL) in the United States and Canada. The company operates through two segments, Crude Oil and NGL. The Crude Oil segment offers gathering and transporting crude oil through pipelines, gathering systems, trucks, barges, or railcars. The NGL segment is involved in natural gas processing and NGL fractionation, storage, transportation, and terminalling. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Crude Oil segment.
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