WSO guide on EBITDA Straight up Wrong? Says EBITDA takes into account risks and leverage

Doesn't the EBITDA interest add back lead to it being capital structure neutral and actually not taking into account risk and leverage of the business? Or am I missing something?

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Yes I agree the calculation is right. But EBITDA from what I’ve read is an unlevered metric no? It’s before interest and taxes.
That’s directly opposite of the guide which says it takes into account leverage.

 
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