Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) EV-to-EBIT: 6.34 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 48% Below Median

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KAR:LCI Lucky Core Industries Ltd KAR:LCI
88 GF Score
Price ₨225.31
GF Value ₨216.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Lucky Core Industries EV-to-EBIT?

Lucky Core Industries KAR:LCI -0.03% 88 EV-to-EBIT is 6.34 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 12.08. GuruFocus rates KAR:LCI with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨216.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,250 Chemicals companies, Lucky Core Industries ranks better than 87.28% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Lucky Core Industries's Enterprise Value is ₨107,220 Mil. Lucky Core Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨16,910 Mil. Therefore, Lucky Core Industries's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.34.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lucky Core Industries's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:LCI' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.95   Med: 12.08   Max: 48.69
Current: 6.34

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Lucky Core Industries was 48.69. The lowest was 1.95. And the median was 12.08.

KAR:LCI's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
87.28% of 1250 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.72 vs KAR:LCI: 6.34

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Lucky Core Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨110,513 Mil. Lucky Core Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨16,910 Mil. Lucky Core Industries's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.30%.


Lucky Core Industries  (KAR:LCI) 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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Lucky Core Industries's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=16910.273/110512.5728
=15.30 %

Lucky Core Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨110,513 Mil.
Lucky Core Industries'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 ₨16,910 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.


Lucky Core Industries EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Lucky Core Industries EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lucky Core Industries'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.

Lucky Core Industries EV-to-EBIT Chart

Lucky Core Industries Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
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Lucky Core Industries Quarterly Data
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KAR:LCI vs DOW: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Lucky Core Industries'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.


Lucky Core Industries EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lucky Core Industries's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lucky Core Industries's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Lucky Core Industries EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Lucky Core Industries's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=107220.031/16910.273
=6.34

Lucky Core Industries's current Enterprise Value is ₨107,220 Mil.
Lucky Core Industries'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 ₨16,910 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 6.34 mean?
Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.34 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lucky Core Industries and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 12.08. Over the past decade, Lucky Core Industries' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.95 to 48.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Lucky Core Industries ranks #159 out of 1250 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Lucky Core Industries' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lucky Core Industries' current EV-to-EBIT of 6.34 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 12.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.95 to a high of 48.69. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.72. Lucky Core Industries' value of 6.34 is 64.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lucky Core Industries ranks #159 out of 1250 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lucky Core Industries has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lucky Core Industries' EV-to-EBIT compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lucky Core Industries ranks #159 out of 1250 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Lucky Core Industries in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.72. Lucky Core Industries' value of 6.34 is 64.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Lucky Core Industries' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.95 to 48.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.08 vs. the industry median of 17.72, Lucky Core Industries 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 17.72, based on 1,250 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. Lucky Core Industries's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.34 is 64.2% 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 Lucky Core Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lucky Core Industries's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.34, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 12.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lucky Core Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨216.94, compared to a current price of ₨225.31 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.34, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 12.08 and 64.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.72. Lucky Core Industries' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 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 Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.34 as of Aug. 17, 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 Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucky Core Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨225.31 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨216.94. GuruFocus considers Lucky Core Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:LCI:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 6.34 (48% below median its 10-year median of 12.08)
  • GF Value™: ₨216.94 vs. price of ₨225.31 (3.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.2% below the Chemicals median (#159 of 1250)

No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:LCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lucky Core Industries Business Description

Address 5 West Wharf Road, ICI House, Karachi, PAK, 74000
Lucky Core Industries Ltd is a Pakistan-based manufacturing and trading company in AgriSciences. The company is organised into business units based on its products and services and has five reportable segments, namely Polyester, Soda Ash, Animal Health, Pharma and Chemicals, and Agri Sciences. It exports its products and services in Bangladesh, China, Sri Lanka, the United States, the UAE, and other countries.
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