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Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4361) 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.
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円3,149 Mil.
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円553 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.
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry 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.
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's current Enterprise Value is 円3,343 Mil.
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円553 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.
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4361) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.04 as of Sep. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 13.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co ranks #168 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.04 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 13.77. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.62. Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's value of 6.04 is 63.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co ranks #168 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co ranks #168 out of 1279 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.62. Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's value of 6.04 is 63.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.77 vs. the industry median of 16.62, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry 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 16.62, based on 1,279 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. Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.04 is 63.7% 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 Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.04, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 13.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4361) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,448.77, compared to a current price of 円1,613.00 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.04, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 13.77 and 63.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 16.62. Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4361), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.04 as of Sep. 06, 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 Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4361) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,613.00 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,448.77.
GuruFocus considers Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4361:
EV-to-EBIT: 6.04 (56% below median its 10-year median of 13.77)
GF Value™: 円1,448.77 vs. price of 円1,613.00 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.7% below the Chemicals median (#168 of 1279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4361 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co Ltd is the Japanese manufacturer of organic-rubber chemical products. The company's product offering includes organic rubber chemicals, resin chemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, agricultural chemical intermediates, pigment intermediates, pharmaceutical agents for the environment, photographic chemicals and lubricant additives.
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