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Kansai Paint CoFRA:KAP +2.84%88 EV-to-EBIT is 10.44 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 14.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:KAP with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,240 Chemicals companies, Kansai Paint Co ranks better than 71.53% on this metric.
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.
Kansai Paint Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,208 Mil.
Kansai Paint 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 €341 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.
Kansai Paint Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Kansai Paint Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kansai Paint 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, Kansai Paint 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.
Kansai Paint Co EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kansai Paint Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kansai Paint Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Kansai Paint Co's current Enterprise Value is €3,560 Mil.
Kansai Paint 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 €341 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.
Kansai Paint Co (FRA:KAP) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.44 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kansai Paint Co and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 14.02. Over the past decade, Kansai Paint Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.80 to 33.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Kansai Paint Co ranks #353 out of 1240 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is Kansai Paint Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kansai Paint Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.44 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 14.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.80 to a high of 33.75. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.20. Kansai Paint Co's value of 10.44 is 39.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kansai Paint Co ranks #353 out of 1240 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kansai Paint Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kansai Paint Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kansai Paint Co ranks #353 out of 1240 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Kansai Paint Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.20. Kansai Paint Co's value of 10.44 is 39.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Kansai Paint Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.80 to 33.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.02 vs. the industry median of 17.20, Kansai Paint 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 17.20, 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. Kansai Paint Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.44 is 39.3% 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 Kansai Paint Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kansai Paint Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.44, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 14.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kansai Paint Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansai Paint Co (FRA:KAP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.53, compared to a current price of €14.50 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.44, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 14.02 and 39.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.20. Kansai Paint Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Kansai Paint Co (FRA:KAP), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.44 as of Jul. 28, 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 Kansai Paint Co (FRA:KAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansai Paint Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €14.50 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.53.
GuruFocus considers Kansai Paint Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KAP:
EV-to-EBIT: 10.44 (26% below median its 10-year median of 14.02)
GF Value™: €14.53 vs. price of €14.50 (0.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.3% below the Chemicals median (#353 of 1240)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kansai Paint Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of coatings and paint products. The company sells five primary types of products: automotive coatings, automotive refinish coatings, decorative coatings, protection coatings, and industrial coatings. The firm's automotive coatings include clear coat paints, top coat paints, and primers. The industrial coatings include paint and coatings for bridges, roads, storage tanks, power plants, and manufacturing facilities. It markets its products mainly to the automotive, marine, and construction industries.
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