Reported EBITDA $4m = EV / EBITDA x 12
Reported NPAT $2.3m = P/E x 26 and P/EV x 21
or
Underlying EBITDA $8m = EV / EBITDA x 6
Underlying NPAT $5m = P/E x 12 and P/ EV x 9
Underlying is the cheap metric but requires a leap of faith as it excludes key factors:
- Bonuses / Stock-Based Payments, Restructuring, Integration, Transaction, Due Diligence Expenses
- Asian Country Start Up Losses
- Vendor Growth Program Losses
Reported EBITDA vs Underlying EBITDA:
2014: 1.4 vs $3.3m
2015: -$1.3m vs $4.9m
2016: $1.4m vs $5.1m
2017: $4m vs $8m (guidance)