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DaicelDACHF -0.12%82 EV-to-EBIT is 19.28 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 115% above its 10-year median of 8.95. GuruFocus rates DACHF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.16. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,242 Chemicals companies, Daicel ranks worse than 58.45% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Daicel's Enterprise Value is $3,913 Mil.
Daicel's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $203 Mil. Therefore, Daicel's EV-to-EBIT for today is 19.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daicel's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
DACHF'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.67 Med: 8.95 Max: 51.55
Current: 21.03
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Daicel was 51.55. The lowest was 5.67. And the median was 8.95.
DACHF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 58.45% of 1242
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.235
vs DACHF: 21.03
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Daicel's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,732 Mil.
Daicel's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $203 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Daicel EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Daicel EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daicel's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Daicel's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Daicel EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Daicel's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daicel's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Daicel's current Enterprise Value is $3,913 Mil.
Daicel's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $203 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Daicel (DACHF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.28 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Daicel and its competitors. This is 115% above median its historical median of 8.95. Over the past decade, Daicel's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.67 to 51.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Daicel ranks #726 out of 1242 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is Daicel's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Daicel's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.28 is 115% above median its 10-year median of 8.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.67 to a high of 51.55. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.24. Daicel's value of 19.28 is 11.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daicel ranks #726 out of 1242 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daicel has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daicel's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Daicel ranks #726 out of 1242 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Daicel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.24. Daicel's value of 19.28 is 11.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Daicel's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.67 to 51.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.95 vs. the industry median of 17.24, Daicel has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 17.24, based on 1,242 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Daicel's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.28 is 11.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Daicel and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daicel's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.28, which is 115% above median its own 10-year median of 8.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daicel stock overvalued right now?
Daicel (DACHF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 19.28. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.16, compared to a current price of $8.00 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.28, which is 115% above median its 10-year median of 8.95 and 11.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 17.24. Daicel's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daicel (DACHF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.28 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Daicel (DACHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daicel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.00 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.16.
Key valuation signals for DACHF:
EV-to-EBIT: 19.28 (115% above median its 10-year median of 8.95)
GF Value™: $8.16 vs. price of $8.00 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.9% above the Chemicals median (#726 of 1242)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DACHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daicel Corp is a Japanese chemical company engaged in engineering plastics, materials, medical health care, safety, smart materials, & other businesses. The company operates through five segments. The Engineering Plastics segment includes polyacetal resins, PET resins, liquid crystal polymers, and related products. The Material segment covers acetic acid, derivatives, acetate tow, cellulose acetate, and cosmetic raw materials. The Medical Health Care segment provides enantiomer separation columns and health food materials. The Safety segment offers inflators for automobile airbags and circuit breakers, while the Smart segment handles caprolactone derivatives, epoxy compounds, semiconductor materials, and functional films. The Others segment includes membranes and transportation warehouses.
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