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Croda InternationalFRA:6CMB -1.05%72 EV-to-EBIT is 36.73 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 21.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:6CMB with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,242 Chemicals companies, Croda International ranks worse than 76.65% on this metric.
Croda International (FRA:6CMB) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
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.
Croda International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €5,498 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Croda International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €163 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.
Croda International EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Croda International EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Croda International'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, Croda International'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.
Croda International EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Croda International's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Croda International's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Croda International's current Enterprise Value is €5,974 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Croda International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €163 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.
Croda International (FRA:6CMB) has a EV-to-EBIT of 36.73 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Croda International and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 21.23. Over the past decade, Croda International's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.45 to 49.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Croda International ranks #952 out of 1242 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is Croda International's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Croda International's current EV-to-EBIT of 36.73 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 21.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.45 to a high of 49.45. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.12. Croda International's value of 36.73 is 114.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Croda International ranks #952 out of 1242 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Croda International has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Croda International's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Croda International ranks #952 out of 1242 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Croda International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.12. Croda International's value of 36.73 is 114.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Croda International's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.45 to 49.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.23 vs. the industry median of 17.12, Croda International 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 17.12, 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. Croda International's current EV-to-EBIT of 36.73 is 114.5% 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 Croda International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Croda International's current EV-to-EBIT is 36.73, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 21.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Croda International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International (FRA:6CMB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.00, compared to a current price of €37.62 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 36.73, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 21.23 and 114.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 17.12. Croda International's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Croda International (FRA:6CMB), the current EV-to-EBIT is 36.73 as of Aug. 04, 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 Croda International (FRA:6CMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €37.62 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.00.
GuruFocus considers Croda International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6CMB:
EV-to-EBIT: 36.73 (73% above median its 10-year median of 21.23)
GF Value™: €41.00 vs. price of €37.62 (8.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 114.5% above the Chemicals median (#952 of 1242)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6CMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Croda is a British specialty chemicals company with 60% of sales outside Europe. Croda operates through three segments: consumer care, life sciences, and industrial specialties. Consumer care produces specialty and active ingredients for cosmetics and skincare/haircare and also flavors and fragrances. The life sciences business manufactures products for healthcare and agrochemicals. The company sold the majority of its industrial businesses to Cargill in 2022, retaining only a subsegment of the business (industrial specialties segment) that supports the other two segments and sells their byproducts.
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