Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228) EV-to-EBIT: 23.62 (As of Sep. 03, 2026) — 74% Above Median

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TSE:4228 Sekisui Kasei Co Ltd TSE:4228
47 GF Score
Price 円597.00
GF Value 円341.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sekisui Kasei Co EV-to-EBIT?

Sekisui Kasei Co TSE:4228 -6.13% 47 EV-to-EBIT is 23.62 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 13.54. GuruFocus rates TSE:4228 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of 円341.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,275 Chemicals companies, Sekisui Kasei Co ranks worse than 65.65% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Sekisui Kasei Co's Enterprise Value is 円55,893 Mil. Sekisui Kasei Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円2,366 Mil. Therefore, Sekisui Kasei Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 23.62.

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

TSE:4228' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -105.32   Med: 13.54   Max: 97.77
Current: 23.62

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Sekisui Kasei Co was 97.77. The lowest was -105.32. And the median was 13.54.

TSE:4228's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
65.65% of 1275 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 16.85 vs TSE:4228: 23.62

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Sekisui Kasei Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円52,747 Mil. Sekisui Kasei Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円2,366 Mil. Sekisui Kasei Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.49%.


Sekisui Kasei Co  (TSE:4228) 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) %.

Sekisui Kasei Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=2366/52746.744
=4.49 %

Sekisui Kasei Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円52,747 Mil.
Sekisui Kasei Co'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 円2,366 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.


Sekisui Kasei Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Sekisui Kasei Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sekisui Kasei 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.

Sekisui Kasei Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Sekisui Kasei Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.29 16.53 14.30 -12.71 86.54

Sekisui Kasei Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 75.63 -18.77 -93.40 86.54 22.29

TSE:4228 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sekisui Kasei 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.


Sekisui Kasei Co EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Sekisui Kasei Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Sekisui Kasei Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=55892.748/2366
=23.62

Sekisui Kasei Co's current Enterprise Value is 円55,893 Mil.
Sekisui Kasei Co'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 円2,366 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 23.62 mean?
Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228) has a EV-to-EBIT of 23.62 as of Sep. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sekisui Kasei Co and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 13.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Sekisui Kasei Co ranks #837 out of 1275 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 65.6%.
Is Sekisui Kasei Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sekisui Kasei Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 23.62 is 74% above median its 10-year median of 13.54. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.85. Sekisui Kasei Co's value of 23.62 is 40.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sekisui Kasei Co ranks #837 out of 1275 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sekisui Kasei Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sekisui Kasei Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sekisui Kasei Co ranks #837 out of 1275 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sekisui Kasei Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.85. Sekisui Kasei Co's value of 23.62 is 40.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.54 vs. the industry median of 16.85, Sekisui Kasei Co 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 16.85, 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. Sekisui Kasei Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 23.62 is 40.2% 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 Sekisui Kasei Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sekisui Kasei Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 23.62, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 13.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sekisui Kasei Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円341.87, compared to a current price of 円597.00 — trading 74.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 23.62, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 13.54 and 40.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 16.85. Sekisui Kasei Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 10 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 Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228), the current EV-to-EBIT is 23.62 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 Sekisui Kasei Co (TSE:4228) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekisui Kasei Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円597.00 is trading 74.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円341.87. GuruFocus considers Sekisui Kasei Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4228:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 23.62 (74% above median its 10-year median of 13.54)
  • GF Value™: 円341.87 vs. price of 円597.00 (74.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.2% above the Chemicals median (#837 of 1275)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sekisui Kasei Co Business Description

Address 2-4-4 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8565
Sekisui Kasei Co Ltd is a plastic provider solution company. The company is engaged in manufacture and sale of foamed plastic and other plastic products. It operates in two segments, Human Life, and Industry. The products in human life segment include Eslen beads, Eslen sheet, Eslen wood, Interforms, ES molded products such as ES Dan mat, Eslen block used in agricultural and fishery materials, food packaging materials, distribution materials, construction materials, civil engineering materials. The products in Industry segment are Pioceran, Literon, Neomicrolen, Serpet, Techpolymer, Technogel, Techheater, Elastil, Formac, ST-LAYER used in automotive materials, vehicle parts packaging, industrial materials, industrial packaging, electronic component materials, medical and health materials.
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