Primo Chemicals (NSE:PRIMO) EV-to-EBIT: 20.98 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 139% Above Median

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NSE:PRIMO Primo Chemicals Ltd NSE:PRIMO
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GF Value ₹45.78
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What is Primo Chemicals EV-to-EBIT?

Primo Chemicals NSE:PRIMO +4.70% 50 EV-to-EBIT is 20.98 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 139% above its 10-year median of 8.76. GuruFocus rates NSE:PRIMO with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹45.78 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,250 Chemicals companies, Primo Chemicals ranks worse than 58.32% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Primo Chemicals's Enterprise Value is ₹7,411 Mil. Primo Chemicals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹353 Mil. Therefore, Primo Chemicals's EV-to-EBIT for today is 20.98.

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

NSE:PRIMO' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -206.32   Med: 8.76   Max: 350.26
Current: 20.98

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Primo Chemicals was 350.26. The lowest was -206.32. And the median was 8.76.

NSE:PRIMO's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
58.32% of 1250 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.72 vs NSE:PRIMO: 20.98

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Primo Chemicals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,574 Mil. Primo Chemicals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹353 Mil. Primo Chemicals's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.34%.


Primo Chemicals  (NSE:PRIMO) 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) %.

Primo Chemicals's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=353.163/5573.91129
=6.34 %

Primo Chemicals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,574 Mil.
Primo Chemicals'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 ₹353 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.


Primo Chemicals EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Primo Chemicals EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Primo Chemicals'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.

Primo Chemicals EV-to-EBIT Chart

Primo Chemicals Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Primo Chemicals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.68 14.88 15.97 14.70 15.87

NSE:PRIMO vs DOW: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Primo Chemicals'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.


Primo Chemicals EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Primo Chemicals EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Primo Chemicals's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=7410.877/353.163
=20.98

Primo Chemicals's current Enterprise Value is ₹7,411 Mil.
Primo Chemicals'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 ₹353 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 20.98 mean?
Primo Chemicals (NSE:PRIMO) has a EV-to-EBIT of 20.98 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Primo Chemicals and its competitors. This is 139% above median its historical median of 8.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Primo Chemicals ranks #729 out of 1250 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is Primo Chemicals' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Primo Chemicals' current EV-to-EBIT of 20.98 is 139% above median its 10-year median of 8.76. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.72. Primo Chemicals' value of 20.98 is 18.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Primo Chemicals ranks #729 out of 1250 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Primo Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primo Chemicals' EV-to-EBIT compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Primo Chemicals ranks #729 out of 1250 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Primo Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.72. Primo Chemicals' value of 20.98 is 18.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.76 vs. the industry median of 17.72, Primo Chemicals 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 17.72, 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. Primo Chemicals's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.98 is 18.4% 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 Primo Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Primo Chemicals's current EV-to-EBIT is 20.98, which is 139% above median its own 10-year median of 8.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primo Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primo Chemicals (NSE:PRIMO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹45.78, compared to a current price of ₹25.62 — trading 44% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 20.98, which is 139% above median its 10-year median of 8.76 and 18.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 17.72. Primo Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 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 Primo Chemicals (NSE:PRIMO), the current EV-to-EBIT is 20.98 as of Aug. 17, 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 Primo Chemicals (NSE:PRIMO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primo Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹25.62 is trading 44% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹45.78. GuruFocus considers Primo Chemicals to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:PRIMO:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 20.98 (139% above median its 10-year median of 8.76)
  • GF Value™: ₹45.78 vs. price of ₹25.62 (44% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.4% above the Chemicals median (#729 of 1250)

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


Primo Chemicals Business Description

Other Exchanges 506852:India
Address Bay No. 46-50, Sector- 31A, Chandigarh, IND, 160030
Primo Chemicals Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of chemicals. Its product portfolio includes Caustic Soda Lye and its by-products are Hydrochloric Acid, Liquid Chlorine, Sodium Hypochlorite, and Hydrogen gas. The company generates revenue from the sale of goods and trading sales.
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