SYF EV/EBITDA: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
SYF's ev/ebitda is right around its 10-year median of 5.4.
EV/EBITDA History
SYF EV/EBITDA by year
Yearly range of SYF’s ev/ebitda from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 2.8 to 13.6, averaging 6.2.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 6.2 | 5.2 |
| 2025 | 2.9 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| 2024 | 2.9 | 4.3 | 5.9 | 5.2 |
| 2023 | 2.9 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| 2022 | 2.9 | 3.9 | 5.6 | 3.8 |
| 2021 | 4.8 | 8.0 | 13.6 | 5.3 |
| 2020 | 2.8 | 5.6 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| 2019 | 5.6 | 7.3 | 9.8 | 5.8 |
| 2018 | 7.4 | 9.1 | 11.4 | 8.0 |
| 2017 | 8.3 | 9.5 | 11.1 | 10.1 |
| 2016 | 7.6 | 8.7 | 10.0 | 9.8 |
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An acquisition-style valuation multiple: Enterprise Value (market cap + net debt) divided by operating earnings before accounting adjustments. Compares companies fairly regardless of their capital structure.
(Market Cap + Net Debt) / EBITDAUnlike P/E, this metric accounts for debt — two companies with identical operations but different leverage will show similar EV/EBITDA. Low vs history suggests the total business is modestly priced.
- EBITDA ignores capital expenditure. For asset-heavy businesses (airlines, mining, utilities), this understates the real cost — use EV/EBIT or EV/FCF instead.
- Large acquisitions temporarily spike net debt and can distort the ratio for 1–2 years during integration.
Is SYF EV/EBITDA High or Low Right Now?
Synchrony Financial's EV/EBITDA is currently 5.2, which is around average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median EV/EBITDA for SYF is approximately 5.4. See all SYF valuation metrics →
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