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KanekaKANKF 79 EV-to-EBIT is 11.06 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 11.96. GuruFocus rates KANKF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.91. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,243 Chemicals companies, Kaneka ranks better than 69.19% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kaneka's Enterprise Value is $3,530 Mil.
Kaneka's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $319 Mil. Therefore, Kaneka's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kaneka's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
KANKF'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.78 Med: 11.96 Max: 21.96
Current: 11.34
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kaneka was 21.96. The lowest was 7.78. And the median was 11.96.
KANKF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 69.19% of 1243
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.59
vs KANKF: 11.34
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.
Kaneka's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,100 Mil.
Kaneka'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 $319 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.
Kaneka EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Kaneka EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kaneka'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, Kaneka'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.
Kaneka EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaneka's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaneka's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Kaneka's current Enterprise Value is $3,530 Mil.
Kaneka'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 $319 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.
Kaneka (KANKF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.06 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kaneka and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.96. Over the past decade, Kaneka's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.78 to 21.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #383 out of 1243 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is Kaneka's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kaneka's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.06 is near median its 10-year median of 11.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.78 to a high of 21.96. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.59. Kaneka's value of 11.06 is 37.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #383 out of 1243 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kaneka has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaneka's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #383 out of 1243 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Kaneka in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.59. Kaneka's value of 11.06 is 37.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Kaneka's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.78 to 21.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.96 vs. the industry median of 17.59, Kaneka 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. Kaneka's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.06 is 37.1% 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 Kaneka 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. Kaneka's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.06, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaneka stock overvalued right now?
Kaneka (KANKF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 11.06. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.91, compared to a current price of $30.28 — trading 32.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.06, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.96 and 37.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.59. Kaneka's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 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 Kaneka (KANKF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.06 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 Kaneka (KANKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaneka stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.28 is trading 32.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.91.
Key valuation signals for KANKF:
EV-to-EBIT: 11.06 (near median its 10-year median of 11.96)
GF Value™: $22.91 vs. price of $30.28 (32.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.1% below the Chemicals median (#383 of 1243)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KANKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaneka Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into seven segments based on product type. The foodstuffs segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells margarine, shortening, bakery yeast and spices. The chemicals segment sells polyvinyl chloride used in pipes and flooring. The functional and expandable products segments sell polystyrene- and silicone-based products. The life science products segment sells medical devices, which include balloon catheters for vessel stenosis, and pharmaceutical ingredients. The electronic products segment sells heat resistant films and optical materials. The synthetic fibers segment sells fibers used to make apparel. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
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