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Soken Chemical & Engineering Co (TSE:4972) 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.
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円42,018 Mil.
Soken Chemical & Engineering 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6,478 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.
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Soken Chemical & Engineering 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, Soken Chemical & Engineering 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.
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's current Enterprise Value is 円48,223 Mil.
Soken Chemical & Engineering 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6,478 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.
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co (TSE:4972) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.44 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Soken Chemical & Engineering Co and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 4.31. Over the past decade, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.72 to 8.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co ranks #232 out of 1277 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.44 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 4.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.72 to a high of 8.41. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.07. Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's value of 7.44 is 56.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co ranks #232 out of 1277 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co ranks #232 out of 1277 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Soken Chemical & Engineering Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.07. Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's value of 7.44 is 56.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.72 to 8.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.31 vs. the industry median of 17.07, Soken Chemical & Engineering 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 17.07, based on 1,277 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. Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.44 is 56.4% 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 Soken Chemical & Engineering Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.44, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 4.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soken Chemical & Engineering Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co (TSE:4972) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,745.15, compared to a current price of 円3,660.00 — trading 109.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.44, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 4.31 and 56.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.07. Soken Chemical & Engineering Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 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 Soken Chemical & Engineering Co (TSE:4972), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.44 as of Aug. 31, 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 Soken Chemical & Engineering Co (TSE:4972) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,660.00 is trading 109.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,745.15.
GuruFocus considers Soken Chemical & Engineering Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4972:
EV-to-EBIT: 7.44 (73% above median its 10-year median of 4.31)
GF Value™: 円1,745.15 vs. price of 円3,660.00 (109.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.4% below the Chemicals median (#232 of 1277)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4972 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co Ltd Is engaged in the manufacture and sales of acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives, functional polymers, organic fine particles, and adhesive tapes. The products of the company include pressure sensitive adhesives, fine particles, specialty coated products, and nanoimprinting products.
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