VNTRF (Venator Materials) EV-to-EBIT: -0.03 (As of Sep. 02, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

VNTRF Venator Materials PLC VNTRF
12 GF Score
Price $28.00
View Full Analysis

What is Venator Materials EV-to-EBIT?

Venator Materials VNTRF 12 EV-to-EBIT is -0.03 as of Sep. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates VNTRF with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Venator Materials's Enterprise Value is $28 Mil. Venator Materials's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $-849 Mil. Therefore, Venator Materials's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.03.

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

VNTRF's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 16.87
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Venator Materials's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $1,297 Mil. Venator Materials's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $-849 Mil. Venator Materials's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was -65.46%.


Venator Materials  (OTCPK:VNTRF) 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) %.

Venator Materials's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2023 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2023 )
=-849/1297.057690585
=-65.46 %

Venator Materials's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $1,297 Mil.
Venator Materials's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-849 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.


Venator Materials EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Venator Materials EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Venator Materials'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.

Venator Materials EV-to-EBIT Chart

Venator Materials Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 35.09 -39.28 -32.63 -24.12 3.46

Venator Materials Quarterly Data
Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Dec23
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 10.49 9.92 -24.12 -5.04 0.00

VNTRF vs PVNNF, ETCK, CRKN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Venator Materials'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.


Venator Materials EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


VNTRF
12GF Score
Venator Materials PLC VNTRF
EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Venator Materials EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=27.578/-849
=-0.03

Venator Materials's current Enterprise Value is $28 Mil.
Venator Materials's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-849 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 -0.03 mean?
Venator Materials (VNTRF) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.03 as of Sep. 02, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Venator Materials and its competitors.
Is Venator Materials' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Venator Materials' current EV-to-EBIT is -0.03. Overall, Venator Materials has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Venator Materials' EV-to-EBIT compare to PVNNF and ETCK?
Venator Materials' EV-to-EBIT of -0.03 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.87. 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 16.87, based on 1,275 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. 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 Venator Materials and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Venator Materials's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Venator Materials stock overvalued right now?
Venator Materials (VNTRF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -0.03. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.03. Venator Materials' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Venator Materials (VNTRF), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.03 as of Sep. 02, 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.

Venator Materials Business Description

Address Hanzard Drive, Titanium House, Wynyard Park, Stockton-On-Tees, GBR, TS22 5FD
Venator Materials PLC is a manufacturer and marketer of chemical products. Its products comprise a broad range of pigments and additives such as TiO2, color pigments, functional additives, timber treatment, and water treatment products. The company markets its products globally to a diversified group of industrial customers through two segments: Titanium Dioxide, which consists of its TiO2 business, and Performance Additives, which consists of functional additives, color pigments, timber treatment, and water treatment businesses. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Titanium Dioxide segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, and the rest from Germany, the United Kingdom, China, Italy, Spain, France, India, and other nations.
12GF Score

Get the complete analysis for VNTRF

EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$28.00
Price