Denka Co (FRA:DIK) EV-to-EBIT: 20.63 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 44% Above Median

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FRA:DIK Denka Co Ltd FRA:DIK
63 GF Score
Price €17.80
GF Value €12.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Denka Co EV-to-EBIT?

Denka Co FRA:DIK -5.32% 63 EV-to-EBIT is 20.63 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 14.32. GuruFocus rates FRA:DIK with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,240 Chemicals companies, Denka Co ranks worse than 59.03% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Denka Co's Enterprise Value is €2,727 Mil. Denka Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €132 Mil. Therefore, Denka Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 20.63.

The historical rank and industry rank for Denka Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:DIK' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -48.33   Med: 14.32   Max: 63.4
Current: 21.66

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Denka Co was 63.40. The lowest was -48.33. And the median was 14.32.

FRA:DIK's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
59.03% of 1240 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.085 vs FRA:DIK: 21.66

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Denka Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,807 Mil. Denka Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €132 Mil. Denka Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.71%.


Denka Co  (FRA:DIK) 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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Denka Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=132.181/2807.395
=4.71 %

Denka Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,807 Mil.
Denka Co'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 €132 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.


Denka Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Denka Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Denka Co'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.

Denka Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Denka Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Denka Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:DIK vs DOW: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Denka Co'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.


Denka Co EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Denka Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Denka Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


FRA:DIK
63GF Score
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Denka Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Denka Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2727.064/132.181
=20.63

Denka Co's current Enterprise Value is €2,727 Mil.
Denka Co'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 €132 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 20.63 mean?
Denka Co (FRA:DIK) has a EV-to-EBIT of 20.63 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Denka Co and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 14.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Denka Co ranks #732 out of 1240 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 59%.
Is Denka Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Denka Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.63 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 14.32. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.09. Denka Co's value of 20.63 is 20.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Denka Co ranks #732 out of 1240 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Denka Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Denka Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Denka Co ranks #732 out of 1240 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Denka Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.09. Denka Co's value of 20.63 is 20.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.32 vs. the industry median of 17.09, Denka Co 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 17.09, based on 1,240 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. Denka Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.63 is 20.7% 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 Denka Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Denka Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 20.63, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 14.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Denka Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Denka Co (FRA:DIK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.32, compared to a current price of €17.80 — trading 44.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 20.63, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 14.32 and 20.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 17.09. Denka Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Denka Co (FRA:DIK), the current EV-to-EBIT is 20.63 as of Jul. 29, 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 Denka Co (FRA:DIK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Denka Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €17.80 is trading 44.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.32. GuruFocus considers Denka Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DIK:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 20.63 (44% above median its 10-year median of 14.32)
  • GF Value™: €12.32 vs. price of €17.80 (44.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.7% above the Chemicals median (#732 of 1240)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DIK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Denka Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 4061:JapanDIK:Germany
Address Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, 1-1, Nihonbashi-Muromachi, 2-Chome Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8338
Denka Co Ltd manufactures and sells chemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The elastomers and performance plastics segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells rubber products used by the automotive industry and plastics used to manufacture electronics including televisions. The infrastructure and social solutions segment sells cement and fertilizer to the construction and building industries. The electronics and innovative products segment sells film, and resins used by the electronics industry. The life science and environment products segment sells housing materials including rain gutters, plastic food packaging materials, and industrial materials including electrical tape.
63GF Score

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