Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM) EV-to-EBIT: 30.22 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — Near Median

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MIL:1SYM Symrise AG MIL:1SYM
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Price €88.22
GF Value €94.79
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Symrise AG EV-to-EBIT?

Symrise AG MIL:1SYM 59 EV-to-EBIT is 30.22 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 28.95. GuruFocus rates MIL:1SYM with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €94.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,243 Chemicals companies, Symrise AG ranks worse than 70.07% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Symrise AG's Enterprise Value is €14,458 Mil. Symrise AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €478 Mil. Therefore, Symrise AG's EV-to-EBIT for today is 30.22.

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

MIL:1SYM' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.52   Med: 28.95   Max: 40.84
Current: 30.22

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Symrise AG was 40.84. The lowest was 15.52. And the median was 28.95.

MIL:1SYM's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
70.07% of 1243 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.59 vs MIL:1SYM: 30.22

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Symrise AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €13,580 Mil. Symrise AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €478 Mil. Symrise AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.52%.


Symrise AG  (MIL:1SYM) 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) %.

Symrise AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=478.377/13579.6686
=3.52 %

Symrise AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €13,580 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Symrise AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €478 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.


Symrise AG EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Symrise AG EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Symrise AG'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.

Symrise AG EV-to-EBIT Chart

Symrise AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Symrise AG Semi-Annual Data
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MIL:1SYM vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Symrise AG'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.


Symrise AG EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Symrise AG EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=14457.633/478.377
=30.22

Symrise AG's current Enterprise Value is €14,458 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Symrise AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €478 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 30.22 mean?
Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM) has a EV-to-EBIT of 30.22 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Symrise AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.95. Over the past decade, Symrise AG's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.52 to 40.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #871 out of 1243 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is Symrise AG's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Symrise AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 30.22 is near median its 10-year median of 28.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.52 to a high of 40.84. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.59. Symrise AG's value of 30.22 is 71.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #871 out of 1243 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Symrise AG has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symrise AG's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #871 out of 1243 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Symrise AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.59. Symrise AG's value of 30.22 is 71.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Symrise AG's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.52 to 40.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.95 vs. the industry median of 17.59, Symrise AG 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. Symrise AG's current EV-to-EBIT of 30.22 is 71.8% 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 Symrise AG 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. Symrise AG's current EV-to-EBIT is 30.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symrise AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €94.79, compared to a current price of €88.22 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 30.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.95 and 71.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 17.59. Symrise AG's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 10 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 Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM), the current EV-to-EBIT is 30.22 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 Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €88.22 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €94.79. GuruFocus considers Symrise AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1SYM:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 30.22 (near median its 10-year median of 28.95)
  • GF Value™: €94.79 vs. price of €88.22 (6.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.8% above the Chemicals median (#871 of 1243)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1SYM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Symrise AG Business Description

Address Muhlenfeldstrasse 1, Holzminden, ST, DEU, 37603
Symrise is a global supplier of ingredients for fragrances and flavourings across the food, beverage, household products, and pharmaceutical industries. With an estimated 12% market share, it is the world's fourth-largest supplier of fragrances and flavourings. The company was created after a 2003 merger of two companies that originated in 1874 and 1919. With almost 13,000 employees, Symrise produces 35,000 products sourced from 10,000 mostly natural raw materials such as vanilla, citrus, blossoms, and plant or animal materials for more than 6,000 customers.
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