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Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) 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.
Japan Pure Chemical Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円19,056 Mil.
Japan Pure 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576 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.
* 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, Japan Pure 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.
Japan Pure Chemical Co EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Japan Pure Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Pure Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Japan Pure Chemical Co's current Enterprise Value is 円19,812 Mil.
Japan Pure 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576 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.
Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) has a EV-to-EBIT of 34.37 as of Aug. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Japan Pure Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 187% above median its historical median of 11.96. Over the past decade, Japan Pure Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.86 to 48.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #967 out of 1274 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Japan Pure Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 34.37 is 187% above median its 10-year median of 11.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.86 to a high of 48.80. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.69. Japan Pure Chemical Co's value of 34.37 is 106% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #967 out of 1274 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Japan Pure Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Pure Chemical Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #967 out of 1274 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Japan Pure Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.69. Japan Pure Chemical Co's value of 34.37 is 106% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Pure Chemical Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.86 to 48.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.96 vs. the industry median of 16.69, Japan Pure Chemical 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 16.69, based on 1,274 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. Japan Pure Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 34.37 is 106% 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Pure Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 34.37, which is 187% above median its own 10-year median of 11.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,609.29, compared to a current price of 円4,750.00 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 34.37, which is 187% above median its 10-year median of 11.96 and 106% above the Chemicals industry median of 16.69. Japan Pure Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973), the current EV-to-EBIT is 34.37 as of Aug. 26, 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,750.00 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,609.29.
GuruFocus considers Japan Pure Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4973:
EV-to-EBIT: 34.37 (187% above median its 10-year median of 11.96)
GF Value™: 円4,609.29 vs. price of 円4,750.00 (3.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 106% above the Chemicals median (#967 of 1274)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4973 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Pure Chemical Co Ltd develops, manufactures, and sells precious metal plating chemicals for electronic devices in Japan. It offers gold electroplating formulation for semiconductor applications such as connector and soldering uses; and palladium electroplating formulation for the connector, lead frame, and decorative uses. The firm also provides a gold coating for soldering and wire bonding; electroless palladium plating formulation for wire bonding and soldering uses; and silver plating formulations. In addition, it offers strike gold plating formulation that enhances the adherence of plated coatings.
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