Alpek (MEX:ALPEKA) EV-to-EBIT: 9.38 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 68% Above Median

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MEX:ALPEKA Alpek SA MEX:ALPEKA
61 GF Score
Price MXN12.49
GF Value MXN10.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Alpek EV-to-EBIT?

Alpek MEX:ALPEKA 61 EV-to-EBIT is 9.38 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 5.60. GuruFocus rates MEX:ALPEKA with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN10.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,241 Chemicals companies, Alpek ranks better than 76.07% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Alpek's Enterprise Value is MXN57,017 Mil. Alpek's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN6,078 Mil. Therefore, Alpek's EV-to-EBIT for today is 9.38.

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

MEX:ALPEKA' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.13   Med: 5.6   Max: 86.81
Current: 9.38

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Alpek was 86.81. The lowest was -44.13. And the median was 5.60.

MEX:ALPEKA's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
76.07% of 1241 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.14 vs MEX:ALPEKA: 9.38

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Alpek's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN59,423 Mil. Alpek's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN6,078 Mil. Alpek's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.23%.


Alpek  (MEX:ALPEKA) 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) %.

Alpek'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 )
=6078.405/59422.89205
=10.23 %

Alpek's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN59,423 Mil.
Alpek'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 MXN6,078 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.


Alpek EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Alpek EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alpek'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.

Alpek EV-to-EBIT Chart

Alpek Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.61 4.33 -8.78 46.26 27.52

Alpek Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.82 14.17 27.52 82.74 0.00

MEX:ALPEKA vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alpek'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.


Alpek EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


MEX:ALPEKA
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Alpek EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Alpek's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=57017.440/6078.405
=9.38

Alpek's current Enterprise Value is MXN57,017 Mil.
Alpek'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 MXN6,078 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 9.38 mean?
Alpek (MEX:ALPEKA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.38 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Alpek and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 5.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Alpek ranks #297 out of 1241 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Alpek's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Alpek's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.38 is 68% above median its 10-year median of 5.60. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.14. Alpek's value of 9.38 is 45.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alpek ranks #297 out of 1241 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alpek has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpek's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alpek ranks #297 out of 1241 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Alpek in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.14. Alpek's value of 9.38 is 45.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.60 vs. the industry median of 17.14, Alpek 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 17.14, based on 1,241 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. Alpek's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.38 is 45.3% 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 Alpek and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alpek's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.38, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 5.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpek stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpek (MEX:ALPEKA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN10.64, compared to a current price of MXN12.49 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.38, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 5.60 and 45.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.14. Alpek's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 Alpek (MEX:ALPEKA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.38 as of Jul. 27, 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 Alpek (MEX:ALPEKA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpek stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN12.49 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN10.64. GuruFocus considers Alpek to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ALPEKA:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 9.38 (68% above median its 10-year median of 5.60)
  • GF Value™: MXN10.64 vs. price of MXN12.49 (17.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.3% below the Chemicals median (#297 of 1241)

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


Alpek Business Description

Other Exchanges ALPKF:USA27A:Germany
Address Avenida Gomez Morin Sur No. 1111, Col. Carrizalejo, San Pedro Garza Garcia, NL, MEX, 66254
Alpek SA is a petrochemical company with operations through two business segments: Polyester and Plastic and Chemicals. The Polyester segment comprises the production of purified terephthalic acid (PTA), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), recycled PET (rPET), and polyester fibers, which are mainly used for food and beverage packaging, textile and industrial filament markets, and The Plastics & Chemicals business segment comprises the production of polypropylene (PP), expandable styrene (EPS and Arcel), fertilizers and other chemicals, which serves a wide range of markets, including the consumer goods, automotive, construction, agriculture, pharmaceutical, and other markets. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the polyester segment.
61GF Score

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