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Sensient TechnologiesFRA:SSF +3.74%84 EV-to-EBIT is 26.41 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 22.78. GuruFocus rates FRA:SSF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €71.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,239 Chemicals companies, Sensient Technologies ranks worse than 65.38% 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.
Sensient Technologies's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,785 Mil.
Sensient Technologies'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 €190 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.
* 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, Sensient Technologies'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.
Sensient Technologies EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sensient Technologies's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sensient Technologies's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Sensient Technologies's current Enterprise Value is €5,005 Mil.
Sensient Technologies'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 €190 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.
Sensient Technologies (FRA:SSF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 26.41 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sensient Technologies and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 22.78. Over the past decade, Sensient Technologies' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.64 to 35.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Sensient Technologies ranks #810 out of 1239 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is Sensient Technologies' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sensient Technologies' current EV-to-EBIT of 26.41 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 22.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.64 to a high of 35.89. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.16. Sensient Technologies' value of 26.41 is 53.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sensient Technologies ranks #810 out of 1239 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sensient Technologies has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensient Technologies' EV-to-EBIT compare to CBT and BCPC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sensient Technologies ranks #810 out of 1239 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sensient Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.16. Sensient Technologies' value of 26.41 is 53.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sensient Technologies' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.64 to 35.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.78 vs. the industry median of 17.16, Sensient Technologies 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 17.16, based on 1,239 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. Sensient Technologies's current EV-to-EBIT of 26.41 is 53.9% 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 Sensient Technologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sensient Technologies's current EV-to-EBIT is 26.41, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 22.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sensient Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensient Technologies (FRA:SSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €71.49, compared to a current price of €97.00 — trading 35.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 26.41, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 22.78 and 53.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 17.16. Sensient Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 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 Sensient Technologies (FRA:SSF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 26.41 as of Jul. 24, 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 Sensient Technologies (FRA:SSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensient Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €97.00 is trading 35.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €71.49.
GuruFocus considers Sensient Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SSF:
EV-to-EBIT: 26.41 (16% above median its 10-year median of 22.78)
GF Value™: €71.49 vs. price of €97.00 (35.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.9% above the Chemicals median (#810 of 1239)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sensient Technologies Corp manufactures and markets natural and synthetic colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient's offerings are predominantly applied to consumer-facing products, including food and beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and personal care industries. Its principal products are flavors, flavor enhancers, ingredients, extracts, and bionutrients, essential oils, dehydrated vegetables and other food ingredients, natural and synthetic food and beverage colors, and others. The company's reportable segments are: Flavors & Extracts, which derive key revenue, Color, Asia Pacific, and Corporate and Other. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions.
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