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Ise ChemicalsICHMF 64 EV-to-EBIT is 17.17 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 10.02. GuruFocus rates ICHMF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.70 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,239 Chemicals companies, Ise Chemicals ranks worse than 52.3% on this metric.
Ise Chemicals (OTCPK:ICHMF) 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.
Ise Chemicals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $97.0 Mil.
Ise Chemicals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $60.7 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.
Ise Chemicals EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Ise Chemicals EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ise Chemicals'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, Ise Chemicals'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.
Ise Chemicals EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ise Chemicals's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ise Chemicals's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Ise Chemicals's current Enterprise Value is $1,042.2 Mil.
Ise Chemicals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $60.7 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.
Ise Chemicals (ICHMF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 17.17 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ise Chemicals and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 10.02. Over the past decade, Ise Chemicals' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.88 to 69.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Ise Chemicals ranks #648 out of 1239 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Ise Chemicals' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ise Chemicals' current EV-to-EBIT of 17.17 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 10.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.88 to a high of 69.02. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.49. Ise Chemicals' value of 17.17 is 1.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ise Chemicals ranks #648 out of 1239 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ise Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ise Chemicals' EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ise Chemicals ranks #648 out of 1239 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Ise Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.49. Ise Chemicals' value of 17.17 is 1.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Ise Chemicals' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.88 to 69.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.02 vs. the industry median of 17.49, Ise Chemicals 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 17.49, 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. Ise Chemicals's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.17 is 1.8% 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 Ise Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ise Chemicals's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.17, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 10.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ise Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ise Chemicals (ICHMF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.70, compared to a current price of $24.73 — trading 1354.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17.17, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 10.02 and 1.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.49. Ise Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 64/100. 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 Ise Chemicals (ICHMF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17.17 as of Jul. 23, 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 Ise Chemicals (ICHMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ise Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.73 is trading 1354.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.70.
GuruFocus considers Ise Chemicals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ICHMF:
EV-to-EBIT: 17.17 (71% above median its 10-year median of 10.02)
GF Value™: $1.70 vs. price of $24.73 (1354.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.8% below the Chemicals median (#648 of 1239)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ICHMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ise Chemicals Corp engages in the production and distribution of iodine, metallic compounds, and natural gas. The company offers iodine for use in X-ray contrast media, pesticides, liquid crystal display polarizers, and laser beams. It also produces cobalt and nickel compounds for use in capacitors and lithium-ion batteries; and produces and supplies natural gas to gas companies and factories. Geographically, the company operates in Japan, Asia, America and Europe.
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