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Quaker HoughtonKWR +1.58%79 EV-to-EBIT is 24.25 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 29.29. GuruFocus rates KWR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $162.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,243 Chemicals companies, Quaker Houghton ranks worse than 61.3% on this metric.
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Quaker Houghton's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,494 Mil.
Quaker Houghton's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $152 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.
Quaker Houghton EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Quaker Houghton EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quaker Houghton'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, Quaker Houghton'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.
Quaker Houghton EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Quaker Houghton's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quaker Houghton's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Quaker Houghton's current Enterprise Value is $3,684 Mil.
Quaker Houghton's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $152 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.
Quaker Houghton (KWR) has a EV-to-EBIT of 24.25 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Quaker Houghton and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 29.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #762 out of 1243 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 61.3%.
Is Quaker Houghton's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Quaker Houghton's current EV-to-EBIT of 24.25 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 29.29. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.59. Quaker Houghton's value of 24.25 is 37.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #762 out of 1243 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Quaker Houghton has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quaker Houghton's EV-to-EBIT compare to CC and NGVT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #762 out of 1243 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Quaker Houghton in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.59. Quaker Houghton's value of 24.25 is 37.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.29 vs. the industry median of 17.59, Quaker Houghton 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 17.59, 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. Quaker Houghton's current EV-to-EBIT of 24.25 is 37.9% 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 Quaker Houghton 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. Quaker Houghton's current EV-to-EBIT is 24.25, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 29.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quaker Houghton stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quaker Houghton (KWR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $162.52, compared to a current price of $169.95 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 24.25, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 29.29 and 37.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 17.59. Quaker Houghton's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Quaker Houghton (KWR), the current EV-to-EBIT is 24.25 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 Quaker Houghton (KWR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quaker Houghton stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $169.95 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $162.52.
GuruFocus considers Quaker Houghton to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KWR:
EV-to-EBIT: 24.25 (17% below median its 10-year median of 29.29)
GF Value™: $162.52 vs. price of $169.95 (4.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.9% above the Chemicals median (#762 of 1243)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KWR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quaker Houghton manufactures and sells a variety of industrial process fluids. The company's product portfolio includes metal removal fluids, cleaning fluids, corrosion inhibitors, metal drawing and forming fluids, die-cast mold releases, heat treatment and quenchants, metal forging fluids, hydraulic fluids, specialty greases, offshore sub-sea energy control fluids, rolling lubricants, rod and wire drawing fluids, and surface treatment chemicals. The company's geographic segments include the Americas, EMEA, and Asia/Pacific. The majority of the company's revenue is earned from the Americas.
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