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Ester IndustriesNSE:ESTER -0.63%66 EV-to-EBIT is 39.98 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 354% above its 10-year median of 8.80. GuruFocus rates NSE:ESTER with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹117.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,250 Chemicals companies, Ester Industries ranks worse than 78.8% on this metric.
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Ester Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹12,578 Mil.
Ester Industries'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 ₹406 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.
Ester Industries EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Ester Industries EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ester Industries'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, Ester Industries'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.
Ester Industries EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ester Industries's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ester Industries's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Ester Industries's current Enterprise Value is ₹16,246 Mil.
Ester Industries'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 ₹406 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.
Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER) has a EV-to-EBIT of 39.98 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ester Industries and its competitors. This is 354% above median its historical median of 8.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Ester Industries ranks #985 out of 1250 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is Ester Industries' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ester Industries' current EV-to-EBIT of 39.98 is 354% above median its 10-year median of 8.80. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.81. Ester Industries' value of 39.98 is 124.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ester Industries ranks #985 out of 1250 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ester Industries has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ester Industries' EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ester Industries ranks #985 out of 1250 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Ester Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.81. Ester Industries' value of 39.98 is 124.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.80 vs. the industry median of 17.81, Ester Industries 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 17.81, based on 1,250 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. Ester Industries's current EV-to-EBIT of 39.98 is 124.5% 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 Ester Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ester Industries's current EV-to-EBIT is 39.98, which is 354% above median its own 10-year median of 8.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ester Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹117.19, compared to a current price of ₹101.02 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 39.98, which is 354% above median its 10-year median of 8.80 and 124.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 17.81. Ester Industries' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER), the current EV-to-EBIT is 39.98 as of Aug. 15, 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 Ester Industries (NSE:ESTER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ester Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹101.02 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹117.19.
GuruFocus considers Ester Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ESTER:
EV-to-EBIT: 39.98 (354% above median its 10-year median of 8.80)
GF Value™: ₹117.19 vs. price of ₹101.02 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 124.5% above the Chemicals median (#985 of 1250)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ESTER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ester Industries Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of polyester films, and specialty polymers. The company operates through segments namely Polyester chips and film and Speciality Polymers. The company generates maximum revenue from the Polyester chips and film segment. The Polyester chips and film segment is used in flexible packaging and other industrial applications. It serves food packaging; beverage packaging, home and personal care, industrial packaging, construction, automotive, electrical and electronics, carpet, and other industries. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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