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BroadcomXSWX:AVGO -3.30%74 EV-to-EBITDA is 43.60 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 136% above its 10-year median of 18.49. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AVGO with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF249.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 749 Semiconductors companies, Broadcom ranks worse than 66.89% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Broadcom's enterprise value is CHF1,464,345 Mil.
Broadcom's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF33,588 Mil. Therefore, Broadcom's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 43.60.
The historical rank and industry rank for Broadcom's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:AVGO'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.41 Med: 18.49 Max: 58.16
Current: 42.7
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Broadcom was 58.16. The lowest was 11.41. And the median was 18.49.
XSWX:AVGO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 66.89% of 749
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 25.1
vs XSWX:AVGO: 42.70
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO) 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.
Broadcom's share price for today is CHF298.45.
Broadcom's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF4.755.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Broadcom'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.
XSWX:AVGO vs MU, AMD, INTC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Broadcom'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.
Broadcom EV-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Broadcom's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Broadcom's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Broadcom's current Enterprise Value is CHF1,464,345 Mil.
Broadcom's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF33,588 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.
Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 43.60 as of Jul. 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 Broadcom. This is 136% above median its historical median of 18.49. Over the past decade, Broadcom's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.41 to 58.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Broadcom ranks #501 out of 749 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is Broadcom's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Broadcom's current EV-to-EBITDA of 43.60 is 136% above median its 10-year median of 18.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.41 to a high of 58.16. The Semiconductors industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 25.10. Broadcom's value of 43.60 is 73.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Broadcom ranks #501 out of 749 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Broadcom has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Broadcom's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MU and AMD?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Broadcom ranks #501 out of 749 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Broadcom in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 25.10. Broadcom's value of 43.60 is 73.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Broadcom's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.41 to 58.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.49 vs. the industry median of 25.10, Broadcom 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 Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 25.10, based on 749 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. Broadcom's current EV-to-EBITDA of 43.60 is 73.7% 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 Broadcom. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 25.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Broadcom's current EV-to-EBITDA is 43.60, which is 136% above median its own 10-year median of 18.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Broadcom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF249.71, compared to a current price of CHF298.45 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 43.60, which is 136% above median its 10-year median of 18.49 and 73.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 25.10. Broadcom's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 43.60 as of Jul. 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.
Is Broadcom (XSWX:AVGO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Broadcom stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF298.45 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF249.71.
GuruFocus considers Broadcom to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AVGO:
EV-to-EBITDA: 43.60 (136% above median its 10-year median of 18.49)
GF Value™: CHF249.71 vs. price of CHF298.45 (19.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.7% above the Semiconductors median (#501 of 749)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AVGO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Broadcom is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world and has also expanded into infrastructure software. Its semiconductors primarily serve computing and networking, with custom AI accelerators now accounting for the bulk of the business. It is primarily a fabless designer, but holds some manufacturing in-house, such as for its best-of-breed film bulk acoustic resonator filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments. Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as VMware, Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.
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