is ebitda the same as gross profit 
no ebitda is not the same as gross profit while they are related ebitda and gross profit are distinct financial metrics gross profit represents revenue minus the cost of goods sold cogs indicating the profitability of core business operations before deducting other expenses ebitda however reflects operating performance by excluding interest taxes depreciation and amortization providing a clearer view of operational profitability by excluding non operating expenses and non cash items 