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Eastman Chemical CoFRA:EAC +1.11%74 EV-to-EBIT is 17.17 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 13.65. GuruFocus rates FRA:EAC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €69.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,248 Chemicals companies, Eastman Chemical Co ranks better than 51.84% on this metric.
Eastman Chemical Co (FRA:EAC) 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.
Eastman Chemical Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €10,697 Mil.
Eastman Chemical Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €651 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.
Eastman Chemical Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Eastman Chemical Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eastman Chemical 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Eastman Chemical 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.
Eastman Chemical Co EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Eastman Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastman Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Eastman Chemical Co's current Enterprise Value is €11,174 Mil.
Eastman Chemical Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €651 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.
Eastman Chemical Co (FRA:EAC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 17.17 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Eastman Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 13.65. Over the past decade, Eastman Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.05 to 32.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #601 out of 1248 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is Eastman Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Eastman Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.17 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 13.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.05 to a high of 32.08. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.75. Eastman Chemical Co's value of 17.17 is 3.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #601 out of 1248 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eastman Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastman Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to NEU and AXTA?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #601 out of 1248 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Eastman Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.75. Eastman Chemical Co's value of 17.17 is 3.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Eastman Chemical Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.05 to 32.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.65 vs. the industry median of 17.75, Eastman Chemical Co has consistently been below 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 17.75, based on 1,248 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. Eastman Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.17 is 3.2% below 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 Eastman Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastman Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.17, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 13.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastman Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastman Chemical Co (FRA:EAC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €69.55, compared to a current price of €64.00 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17.17, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 13.65 and 3.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.75. Eastman Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Eastman Chemical Co (FRA:EAC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17.17 as of Aug. 13, 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 Eastman Chemical Co (FRA:EAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastman Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €64.00 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €69.55.
GuruFocus considers Eastman Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:EAC:
EV-to-EBIT: 17.17 (26% above median its 10-year median of 13.65)
GF Value™: €69.55 vs. price of €64.00 (8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.2% below the Chemicals median (#601 of 1248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Established in 1920 to produce chemicals for Eastman Kodak, Eastman Chemical has grown into a global specialty chemical company with manufacturing sites around the world. The company generates the majority of its sales outside of the United States, with a strong presence in Asian markets. During the past several years, Eastman has sold noncore businesses, choosing to focus on higher-margin specialty product offerings.
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