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EBITDA is an acronym that stands for “earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.” It’s a business metric used to assess a company’s financial health and ability to generate cash.

EBITDA measures cash flow potential, excluding debt, taxes, and non-cash expenses. To calculate EBITDA, add expenses and subtract gains from net income. Relying only on EBITDA can mislead due to ...