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Holland ColoursFRA:HCY 65 EV-to-EBIT is 12.44 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 8.51. GuruFocus rates FRA:HCY with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €92.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,243 Chemicals companies, Holland Colours ranks better than 66.13% on this metric.
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Holland Colours's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €66.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Holland Colours's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.6 Mil.
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Holland Colours EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Holland Colours EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Holland Colours'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, Holland Colours'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.
Holland Colours EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Holland Colours's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holland Colours's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Holland Colours's current Enterprise Value is €57.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Holland Colours's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.6 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.
Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.44 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Holland Colours and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 8.51. Over the past decade, Holland Colours' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.66 to 14.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #421 out of 1243 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is Holland Colours' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Holland Colours' current EV-to-EBIT of 12.44 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 8.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.66 to a high of 14.84. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.59. Holland Colours' value of 12.44 is 29.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #421 out of 1243 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Holland Colours has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holland Colours' EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #421 out of 1243 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Holland Colours in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.59. Holland Colours' value of 12.44 is 29.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Holland Colours' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.66 to 14.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.51 vs. the industry median of 17.59, Holland Colours 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 17.59, based on 1,243 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. Holland Colours's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.44 is 29.3% 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 Holland Colours and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holland Colours's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.44, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 8.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holland Colours stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €92.61, compared to a current price of €75.00 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.44, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 8.51 and 29.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.59. Holland Colours' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Holland Colours (FRA:HCY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.44 as of Aug. 08, 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 Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holland Colours stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €75.00 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of €92.61.
GuruFocus considers Holland Colours to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HCY:
EV-to-EBIT: 12.44 (46% above median its 10-year median of 8.51)
GF Value™: €92.61 vs. price of €75.00 (19% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.3% below the Chemicals median (#421 of 1243)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Holland Colours manufactures, distributes and sells colour concentrates. The company's solutions are TINTMASK, HOLCOBATCH CLASSIC, VISCOBOOST, TASTEGUARD, HOLCOMER THERMOSTRETCH, CIRCSTAB, FASTHEAT, MARKIT, HOLCOPEARL REWHITE, SORT, NATURAL COLLECTION, REVIVE COLOURS, etc. Its markets and key segments are PACKAGING, BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION, COATINGS & SEALANTS, OTHER HIGH-END APPLICATIONS. The company has three segments EMEIA, Americas, and Asia. The company generates majority of revenue from EMEIA.
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