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Nippon Kayaku CoNPKYY 84 EV-to-EBIT is 8.59 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 9.37. GuruFocus rates NPKYY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.28. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,240 Chemicals companies, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks better than 79.52% on this metric.
Nippon Kayaku Co (OTCPK:NPKYY) 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.
Nippon Kayaku Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,532 Mil.
Nippon Kayaku Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $224 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.
Nippon Kayaku Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Nippon Kayaku Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Kayaku Co'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 Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Kayaku Co'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.
Nippon Kayaku Co EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Kayaku Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Kayaku Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Nippon Kayaku Co's current Enterprise Value is $1,926 Mil.
Nippon Kayaku Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $224 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.
Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.59 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.37. Over the past decade, Nippon Kayaku Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.57 to 56.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #254 out of 1240 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Nippon Kayaku Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.59 is near median its 10-year median of 9.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.57 to a high of 56.24. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.90. Nippon Kayaku Co's value of 8.59 is 49.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #254 out of 1240 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Kayaku Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Kayaku Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #254 out of 1240 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Nippon Kayaku Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.90. Nippon Kayaku Co's value of 8.59 is 49.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Kayaku Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.57 to 56.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.37 vs. the industry median of 16.90, Nippon Kayaku Co 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. Nippon Kayaku Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.59 is 49.2% 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 Nippon Kayaku Co 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. Nippon Kayaku Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.59, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 8.59. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.28, compared to a current price of $13.16 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.59, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.37 and 49.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 16.90. Nippon Kayaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.59 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 Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.16 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.28.
Key valuation signals for NPKYY:
EV-to-EBIT: 8.59 (near median its 10-year median of 9.37)
GF Value™: $11.28 vs. price of $13.16 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.2% below the Chemicals median (#254 of 1240)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPKYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The functional chemicals segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells epoxy resins used as flame retardants in electronics, colorants and dyes used in inkjet printers and the manufacture of textiles. The pharmaceuticals segment sells anti-cancer drugs, biological drugs, cardiovascular agents, vitamin compounds, and anti-inflammatory agents. The safety systems segment sells airbag inflators and micro gas generators for seatbelt pretensioners to the automotive industry, both of which are used to protect passengers during an accident. The agrochemicals segment sells insecticides and herbicides. The majority of revenue comes from Asia.
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