Ube (UBEOF) EV-to-EBIT: 17.26 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 49% Above Median

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What is Ube EV-to-EBIT?

Ube UBEOF 59 EV-to-EBIT is 17.26 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 11.57. GuruFocus rates UBEOF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.21. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,239 Chemicals companies, Ube ranks worse than 52.54% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Ube's Enterprise Value is $3,891 Mil. Ube's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $225 Mil. Therefore, Ube's EV-to-EBIT for today is 17.26.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ube's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

UBEOF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -238.08   Med: 11.57   Max: 139.36
Current: 18.47

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Ube was 139.36. The lowest was -238.08. And the median was 11.57.

UBEOF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
52.54% of 1239 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.49 vs UBEOF: 18.47

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Ube's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,502 Mil. Ube's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $225 Mil. Ube's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.44%.


Ube  (OTCPK:UBEOF) 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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Ube's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=225.462/3501.836325
=6.44 %

Ube's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,502 Mil.
Ube'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 $225 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.


Ube EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Ube EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ube'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.

Ube EV-to-EBIT Chart

Ube Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Ube Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -48.33 -51.14 132.44 13.15 16.27

UBEOF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ube'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.


Ube EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ube's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ube's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Ube EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Ube's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=3890.980/225.462
=17.26

Ube's current Enterprise Value is $3,891 Mil.
Ube'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 $225 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 17.26 mean?
Ube (UBEOF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 17.26 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ube and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 11.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Ube ranks #651 out of 1239 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Ube's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ube's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.26 is 49% above median its 10-year median of 11.57. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.49. Ube's value of 17.26 is 1.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ube ranks #651 out of 1239 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ube has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ube's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ube ranks #651 out of 1239 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Ube in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.49. Ube's value of 17.26 is 1.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.57 vs. the industry median of 17.49, Ube 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 17.49, based on 1,239 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. Ube's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.26 is 1.3% 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 Ube and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ube's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.26, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 11.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ube stock overvalued right now?
Ube (UBEOF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 17.26. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.21, compared to a current price of $15.29 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17.26, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 11.57 and 1.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.49. Ube's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 10 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 Ube (UBEOF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17.26 as of Jul. 23, 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 Ube (UBEOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ube stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.29 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.21.

Key valuation signals for UBEOF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 17.26 (49% above median its 10-year median of 11.57)
  • GF Value™: $11.21 vs. price of $15.29 (36.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.3% below the Chemicals median (#651 of 1239)

No single metric tells the full story. See the UBEOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ube Business Description

Other Exchanges 4208:JapanUBE:Germany
Address Seavans North Building, 1-2-1, Shibaura, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-8449
Ube Corp manufactures and sells chemicals, construction materials, and machinery products. The firm organizes itself into five segments based on product type. The chemicals segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells a variety of chemicals including resins, rubber, silicon, and plastics. The cement and construction segment sells cement, plaster, and foundation materials to the construction and building industries. The pharmaceutical segment sells anti-allergic, anti-hypertensive, and anti-platelet drugs. The machinery and metal products segment sells die-casting and electric injection machines. The energy and environment segment generates electricity from coal and biomass. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
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