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Ishihara Chemical CoTSE:4462 -0.64%87 EV-to-EBIT is 5.73 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 7.21. GuruFocus rates TSE:4462 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,440.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,279 Chemicals companies, Ishihara Chemical Co ranks better than 88.12% on this metric.
Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) 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.
Ishihara Chemical Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円19,434 Mil.
Ishihara 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4,710 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.
Ishihara Chemical Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Ishihara Chemical Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ishihara 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ishihara 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.
Ishihara Chemical Co EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ishihara Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ishihara Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Ishihara Chemical Co's current Enterprise Value is 円26,981 Mil.
Ishihara 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4,710 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.
Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.73 as of Sep. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ishihara Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 7.21. Over the past decade, Ishihara Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.54 to 13.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Ishihara Chemical Co ranks #152 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Ishihara Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ishihara Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.73 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 7.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.54 to a high of 13.89. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.62. Ishihara Chemical Co's value of 5.73 is 65.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ishihara Chemical Co ranks #152 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ishihara Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ishihara Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ishihara Chemical Co ranks #152 out of 1279 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Ishihara Chemical Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.62. Ishihara Chemical Co's value of 5.73 is 65.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Ishihara Chemical Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.54 to 13.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.21 vs. the industry median of 16.62, Ishihara 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 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. Ishihara Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.73 is 65.5% 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 Ishihara Chemical 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. Ishihara Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.73, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 7.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ishihara Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,440.63, compared to a current price of 円2,927.00 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.73, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 7.21 and 65.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 16.62. Ishihara Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.73 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 Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ishihara Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,927.00 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,440.63.
GuruFocus considers Ishihara Chemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4462:
EV-to-EBIT: 5.73 (21% below median its 10-year median of 7.21)
GF Value™: 円2,440.63 vs. price of 円2,927.00 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.5% below the Chemicals median (#152 of 1279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4462 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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