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MEC CoTSE:4971 -3.98%98 EV-to-EBIT is 14.13 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 13.48. GuruFocus rates TSE:4971 with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of 円6,529.78 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,272 Chemicals companies, MEC Co ranks better than 57.86% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, MEC Co's Enterprise Value is 円111,452 Mil.
MEC Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円7,888 Mil. Therefore, MEC Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 14.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for MEC Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4971'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.29 Med: 13.48 Max: 26.04
Current: 14.13
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of MEC Co was 26.04. The lowest was 6.29. And the median was 13.48.
TSE:4971's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 57.86% of 1272
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.085
vs TSE:4971: 14.13
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.
MEC Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円186,320 Mil.
MEC 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7,888 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.
MEC Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
MEC Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MEC 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, MEC 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.
MEC Co EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, MEC Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MEC Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
MEC Co's current Enterprise Value is 円111,452 Mil.
MEC 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7,888 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.
MEC Co (TSE:4971) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.13 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MEC Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.48. Over the past decade, MEC Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.29 to 26.04. According to the industry distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #536 out of 1272 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is MEC Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
MEC Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.13 is near median its 10-year median of 13.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.29 to a high of 26.04. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.09. MEC Co's value of 14.13 is 17.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #536 out of 1272 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MEC Co has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MEC Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #536 out of 1272 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts MEC Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.09. MEC Co's value of 14.13 is 17.3% below this benchmark. Historically, MEC Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.29 to 26.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.48 vs. the industry median of 17.09, MEC 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. MEC Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.13 is 17.3% 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 MEC 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. MEC Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.13, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MEC Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEC Co (TSE:4971) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円6,529.78, compared to a current price of 円6,760.00 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.13, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.48 and 17.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.09. MEC Co's overall GF Score™ is 98/100. 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 MEC Co (TSE:4971), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.13 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 MEC Co (TSE:4971) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEC Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円6,760.00 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円6,529.78.
GuruFocus considers MEC Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4971:
EV-to-EBIT: 14.13 (near median its 10-year median of 13.48)
GF Value™: 円6,529.78 vs. price of 円6,760.00 (3.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.3% below the Chemicals median (#536 of 1272)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4971 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MEC Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer. The company manufacture and sale of chemicals for electronic circuit boards and electronic components, as well as the sale of machinery and materials for electronic circuit boards. Its products are used in automobile, smartphone, and computer. Its products used in Chemicals for electronic substrates and AMALPHA : Resin-to-metal bonding technology from MEC.
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