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EBITDA

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization — the most commonly used profit metric in consulting cases and private equity. It measures a company's operating profitability independent of its capital structure, tax situation, and accounting choices.

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  • Common traps
  • Industry nuances

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