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Sankyo KaseiTSE:8138 -0.92%74 EV-to-EBIT is 1.97 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 5.64. GuruFocus rates TSE:8138 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,467.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,278 Chemicals companies, Sankyo Kasei ranks better than 96.56% on this metric.
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.
Sankyo Kasei's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,239 Mil.
Sankyo Kasei'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694 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.
Sankyo Kasei EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Sankyo Kasei EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sankyo Kasei'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, Sankyo Kasei'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.
Sankyo Kasei EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sankyo Kasei's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sankyo Kasei's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Sankyo Kasei's current Enterprise Value is 円1,370 Mil.
Sankyo Kasei'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694 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.
Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) has a EV-to-EBIT of 1.97 as of Sep. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sankyo Kasei and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 5.64. Over the past decade, Sankyo Kasei's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.90 to 43.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Sankyo Kasei ranks #44 out of 1278 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Sankyo Kasei's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sankyo Kasei's current EV-to-EBIT of 1.97 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 5.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.90 to a high of 43.48. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.84. Sankyo Kasei's value of 1.97 is 88.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sankyo Kasei ranks #44 out of 1278 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sankyo Kasei has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sankyo Kasei's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sankyo Kasei ranks #44 out of 1278 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sankyo Kasei in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.84. Sankyo Kasei's value of 1.97 is 88.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sankyo Kasei's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.90 to 43.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.64 vs. the industry median of 16.84, Sankyo Kasei 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 16.84, based on 1,278 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. Sankyo Kasei's current EV-to-EBIT of 1.97 is 88.3% 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 Sankyo Kasei and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sankyo Kasei's current EV-to-EBIT is 1.97, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 5.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sankyo Kasei stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,467.36, compared to a current price of 円4,300.00 — trading 24% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 1.97, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 5.64 and 88.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 16.84. Sankyo Kasei's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138), the current EV-to-EBIT is 1.97 as of Sep. 05, 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 Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankyo Kasei stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,300.00 is trading 24% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,467.36.
GuruFocus considers Sankyo Kasei to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8138:
EV-to-EBIT: 1.97 (65% below median its 10-year median of 5.64)
GF Value™: 円3,467.36 vs. price of 円4,300.00 (24% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.3% below the Chemicals median (#44 of 1278)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8138 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sankyo Kasei Corp manufactures and markets industrial chemicals, synthetic resins, pigments, paints, poisons, dyes and dyeing auxiliaries. It also imports and exports building materials, electrical equipment and parts, machinery, tools and other general goods. The company has two segments: Science Business and Building Material Business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Science Business.
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