Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040) EV-to-EBIT: 2.07 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 71% Below Median

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TSE:4040 Nankai Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4040
73 GF Score
Price 円3,860.00
GF Value 円2,818.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Nankai Chemical Co EV-to-EBIT?

Nankai Chemical Co TSE:4040 +1.85% 73 EV-to-EBIT is 2.07 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 7.16. GuruFocus rates TSE:4040 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,818.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,272 Chemicals companies, Nankai Chemical Co ranks better than 96.62% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Nankai Chemical Co's Enterprise Value is 円9,270 Mil. Nankai Chemical Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,474 Mil. Therefore, Nankai Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 2.07.

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

TSE:4040' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.92   Med: 7.16   Max: 38.2
Current: 2.07

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Nankai Chemical Co was 38.20. The lowest was 1.92. And the median was 7.16.

TSE:4040's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
96.62% of 1272 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.085 vs TSE:4040: 2.07

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Nankai Chemical Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円8,039 Mil. Nankai Chemical Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,474 Mil. Nankai Chemical Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 55.65%.


Nankai Chemical Co  (TSE:4040) 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) %.

Nankai Chemical Co'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 )
=4474/8039.1
=55.65 %

Nankai Chemical Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円8,039 Mil.
Nankai Chemical Co'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 円4,474 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.


Nankai Chemical Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Nankai Chemical Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nankai Chemical 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.

Nankai Chemical Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Nankai Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 7.88 6.58 1.94

Nankai Chemical Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Mar22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 24.06 15.38 2.38 1.94 0.00

TSE:4040 vs DOW: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Nankai Chemical 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.


Nankai Chemical Co EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Nankai Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Nankai Chemical Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Nankai Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=9269.940/4474
=2.07

Nankai Chemical Co's current Enterprise Value is 円9,270 Mil.
Nankai Chemical Co'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 円4,474 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 2.07 mean?
Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040) has a EV-to-EBIT of 2.07 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nankai Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 7.16. Over the past decade, Nankai Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.92 to 38.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Nankai Chemical Co ranks #43 out of 1272 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Nankai Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Nankai Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 2.07 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 7.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.92 to a high of 38.20. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.09. Nankai Chemical Co's value of 2.07 is 87.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nankai Chemical Co ranks #43 out of 1272 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nankai Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nankai Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nankai Chemical Co ranks #43 out of 1272 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Nankai Chemical Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.09. Nankai Chemical Co's value of 2.07 is 87.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Nankai Chemical Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.92 to 38.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.16 vs. the industry median of 17.09, Nankai Chemical 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 17.09, based on 1,272 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. Nankai Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 2.07 is 87.9% 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 Nankai Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nankai Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 2.07, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 7.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nankai Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,818.13, compared to a current price of 円3,860.00 — trading 37% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 2.07, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 7.16 and 87.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.09. Nankai Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040), the current EV-to-EBIT is 2.07 as of Aug. 24, 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 Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nankai Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,860.00 is trading 37% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,818.13. GuruFocus considers Nankai Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4040:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 2.07 (71% below median its 10-year median of 7.16)
  • GF Value™: 円2,818.13 vs. price of 円3,860.00 (37% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 87.9% below the Chemicals median (#43 of 1272)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nankai Chemical Co Business Description

Address 1-12-19 Minamihorie, Yotsubashi Star Building, Nishi-ku, Osaka, JPN, 550-0015
Nankai Chemical Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of chemical products, agricultural products, quasi-drugs and food additives. collecting, transporting, and recycling of industrial wastes.
73GF Score

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