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NagaseNGSCF -1.02%71 EV-to-EBIT is 11.69 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 10.82. GuruFocus rates NGSCF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,235 Chemicals companies, Nagase ranks better than 65.67% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Nagase's Enterprise Value is $3,797 Mil.
Nagase's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $325 Mil. Therefore, Nagase's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nagase's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
NGSCF'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.82 Med: 10.82 Max: 18.42
Current: 12.57
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Nagase was 18.42. The lowest was 7.82. And the median was 10.82.
NGSCF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 65.67% of 1235
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.85
vs NGSCF: 12.57
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.
Nagase's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,354 Mil.
Nagase'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 $325 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.
Nagase EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Nagase EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nagase'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, Nagase'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.
Nagase EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nagase's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nagase's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Nagase's current Enterprise Value is $3,797 Mil.
Nagase'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 $325 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.
Nagase (NGSCF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.69 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nagase and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.82. Over the past decade, Nagase's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.82 to 18.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Nagase ranks #424 out of 1235 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Nagase's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Nagase's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.69 is near median its 10-year median of 10.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.82 to a high of 18.42. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.85. Nagase's value of 11.69 is 34.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nagase ranks #424 out of 1235 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nagase has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nagase's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nagase ranks #424 out of 1235 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Nagase in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.85. Nagase's value of 11.69 is 34.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Nagase's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.82 to 18.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.82 vs. the industry median of 17.85, Nagase 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 17.85, based on 1,235 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. Nagase's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.69 is 34.5% 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 Nagase and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nagase's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nagase stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase (NGSCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.46, compared to a current price of $7.36 — trading 199.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.82 and 34.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.85. Nagase's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Nagase (NGSCF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.69 as of Jul. 14, 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 Nagase (NGSCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.36 is trading 199.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.46.
GuruFocus considers Nagase to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGSCF:
EV-to-EBIT: 11.69 (near median its 10-year median of 10.82)
GF Value™: $2.46 vs. price of $7.36 (199.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.5% below the Chemicals median (#424 of 1235)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGSCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nagase & Co Ltd is a Japan-based trading company focused on chemicals and related products. The company operates through five segments. The Electronics and Energy segment covers semiconductors, components, AR/VR, renewable energy, and displays. The Functional Material segment handles paints, inks, resins, chemicals, films, and sanitary materials. The Life Related segment offers pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, food ingredients, cosmetics, reagents, and medical devices. The Mobility segment provides materials and products for batteries, electrification, in-vehicle electronics, and autonomous driving. The Processing Material segment deals with plastics, resins, molding machines, and molds, while Others includes information processing and functional services.
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