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NOFNOFCF 85 EV-to-EBIT is 8.98 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 9.26. GuruFocus rates NOFCF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.46. Among 1,240 Chemicals companies, NOF ranks better than 75.4% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, NOF's Enterprise Value is $3,374 Mil.
NOF's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $376 Mil. Therefore, NOF's EV-to-EBIT for today is 8.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for NOF's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
NOFCF'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.11 Med: 9.26 Max: 14.41
Current: 9.32
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of NOF was 14.41. The lowest was 7.11. And the median was 9.26.
NOFCF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 75.4% of 1240
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 16.9
vs NOFCF: 9.32
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.
NOF's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,527 Mil.
NOF'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 $376 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.
NOF EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
NOF EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NOF'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, NOF'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.
NOF EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, NOF's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NOF's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
NOF's current Enterprise Value is $3,374 Mil.
NOF'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 $376 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.
NOF (NOFCF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.98 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on NOF and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.26. Over the past decade, NOF's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.11 to 14.41. According to the industry distribution chart, NOF ranks #305 out of 1240 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is NOF's EV-to-EBIT too high?
NOF's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.98 is near median its 10-year median of 9.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.11 to a high of 14.41. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.90. NOF's value of 8.98 is 46.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NOF ranks #305 out of 1240 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NOF has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NOF's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, NOF ranks #305 out of 1240 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places NOF in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.90. NOF's value of 8.98 is 46.9% below this benchmark. Historically, NOF's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.11 to 14.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.26 vs. the industry median of 16.90, NOF 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 16.90, based on 1,240 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. NOF's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.98 is 46.9% 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 NOF and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NOF's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NOF stock overvalued right now?
NOF (NOFCF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 8.98. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.46, compared to a current price of $17.86 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.26 and 46.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 16.90. NOF's overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 NOF (NOFCF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.98 as of Jul. 30, 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 NOF (NOFCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NOF stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $17.86 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.46.
Key valuation signals for NOFCF:
EV-to-EBIT: 8.98 (near median its 10-year median of 9.26)
GF Value™: $19.46 vs. price of $17.86 (8.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.9% below the Chemicals median (#305 of 1240)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NOFCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NOF Corp is engaged in the chemical manufacturing business. The Group has three reportable segments: Functional Chemicals Business, Pharmaceuticals, Medical and Healthcare Business, & Chemicals Business. The Functional Chemicals segment manufactures and sells fatty acids, surfactants, ethylene oxide/propylene oxide derivatives, organic peroxides, petrochemicals, functional polymers, electronic materials, and special rust prevention agents. The Pharmaceuticals, Medical and Healthcare segment produces pharmaceutical and functional food ingredients, health-related products, biocompatible materials, and raw materials for DDS pharmaceutical formulations. The Chemicals segment manufactures and sells industrial explosives, space-related products, defense-related products, and functional products.
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