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Cathay Chemical WorksTPE:1713 +1.14%74 EV-to-EBIT is 8.88 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 25.44. GuruFocus rates TPE:1713 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$47.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,277 Chemicals companies, Cathay Chemical Works ranks better than 75.57% on this metric.
Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) 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.
Cathay Chemical Works's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$7,180.1 Mil.
Cathay Chemical Works's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$718.7 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.
* 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, Cathay Chemical Works'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.
Cathay Chemical Works EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Cathay Chemical Works's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Chemical Works's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Cathay Chemical Works's current Enterprise Value is NT$6,380.0 Mil.
Cathay Chemical Works's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$718.7 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.
Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.88 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cathay Chemical Works and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 25.44. Over the past decade, Cathay Chemical Works' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.69 to 236.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #312 out of 1277 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Cathay Chemical Works' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Cathay Chemical Works' current EV-to-EBIT of 8.88 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 25.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.69 to a high of 236.12. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.08. Cathay Chemical Works' value of 8.88 is 48% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #312 out of 1277 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cathay Chemical Works has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Chemical Works' EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #312 out of 1277 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Cathay Chemical Works in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.08. Cathay Chemical Works' value of 8.88 is 48% below this benchmark. Historically, Cathay Chemical Works' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.69 to 236.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.44 vs. the industry median of 17.08, Cathay Chemical Works 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 17.08, based on 1,277 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. Cathay Chemical Works's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.88 is 48% 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 Cathay Chemical Works and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Chemical Works's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.88, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 25.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Chemical Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$47.84, compared to a current price of NT$44.15 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.88, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 25.44 and 48% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.08. Cathay Chemical Works' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.88 as of Aug. 31, 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 Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$44.15 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$47.84.
GuruFocus considers Cathay Chemical Works to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1713:
EV-to-EBIT: 8.88 (65% below median its 10-year median of 25.44)
GF Value™: NT$47.84 vs. price of NT$44.15 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48% below the Chemicals median (#312 of 1277)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1713 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Chemical Works Inc Company's mainly business is the manufacture and sale of sodium hydrosulfite, zinc oxide, sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, zinc dust and so on. It is the sole operating department. The company has presence in Taiwan, Asia, America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. The majority of revenue comes from Taiwan.
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