Discover how Free Cash Flow and EBITDA differ and learn which metric offers a better analysis of a company's earnings and valuation.

Free cash flow (FCF) shows how much cash a company has after expenses. Positive FCF means a company can invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt. Negative FCF isn't always bad; startups may spend more ...

There is nothing wrong with EBITDA—it's a means of measuring profitability. The problem is that it does not give you a ...