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Ho Tung ChemicalTPE:1714 -4.61%64 EV-to-EBIT is 5.15 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 8.29. GuruFocus rates TPE:1714 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$12.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,275 Chemicals companies, Ho Tung Chemical ranks better than 88.78% on this metric.
Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) 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.
Ho Tung Chemical's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$18,195 Mil.
Ho Tung Chemical'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$2,945 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.
Ho Tung Chemical EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Ho Tung Chemical EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ho Tung Chemical'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, Ho Tung Chemical'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.
Ho Tung Chemical EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ho Tung Chemical's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ho Tung Chemical's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Ho Tung Chemical's current Enterprise Value is NT$15,152 Mil.
Ho Tung Chemical'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$2,945 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.
Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.15 as of Sep. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ho Tung Chemical and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 8.29. Over the past decade, Ho Tung Chemical's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.56 to 20.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Ho Tung Chemical ranks #143 out of 1275 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Ho Tung Chemical's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ho Tung Chemical's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.15 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 8.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.56 to a high of 20.52. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.82. Ho Tung Chemical's value of 5.15 is 69.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ho Tung Chemical ranks #143 out of 1275 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ho Tung Chemical has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ho Tung Chemical's EV-to-EBIT compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ho Tung Chemical ranks #143 out of 1275 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Ho Tung Chemical in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.82. Ho Tung Chemical's value of 5.15 is 69.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Ho Tung Chemical's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.56 to 20.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.29 vs. the industry median of 16.82, Ho Tung Chemical 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 16.82, based on 1,275 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. Ho Tung Chemical's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.15 is 69.4% 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 Ho Tung Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ho Tung Chemical's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.15, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 8.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Tung Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$12.74, compared to a current price of NT$16.55 — trading 29.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.15, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 8.29 and 69.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 16.82. Ho Tung Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 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 Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.15 as of Sep. 03, 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 Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Tung Chemical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$16.55 is trading 29.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$12.74.
GuruFocus considers Ho Tung Chemical to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1714:
EV-to-EBIT: 5.15 (38% below median its 10-year median of 8.29)
GF Value™: NT$12.74 vs. price of NT$16.55 (29.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.4% below the Chemicals median (#143 of 1275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1714 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ho Tung Chemical Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and sales of chemicals such as normal paraffin, alkenes, etc. The company's key products comprise Paraffin, Linear Alkylbenzene, Anionic Surfactants, Cationic Surfactants, Non-ionic Surfactants, Amphoteric Surfactants, Solvents, and others. It also focuses on other businesses like oil, investment, and cement. The company's reportable segments include Chemicals, which derives the majority of its revenue from Oil Products, Cement, and Investments. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from China and the rest from Taiwan, other parts of Southeast Asia, and other regions.
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