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GivaudanXSWX:GIVN -0.06%88 EV-to-EBIT is 27.18 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 31.35. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GIVN with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF3,690.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,240 Chemicals companies, Givaudan ranks worse than 68.31% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Givaudan's Enterprise Value is CHF35,037 Mil.
Givaudan's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,289 Mil. Therefore, Givaudan's EV-to-EBIT for today is 27.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Givaudan's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GIVN'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.97 Med: 31.35 Max: 50.54
Current: 27.19
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Givaudan was 50.54. The lowest was 19.97. And the median was 31.35.
XSWX:GIVN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 68.31% of 1240
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 16.9
vs XSWX:GIVN: 27.19
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.
Givaudan's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF36,199 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Givaudan's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,289 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.
Givaudan EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Givaudan EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Givaudan'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, Givaudan'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.
Givaudan EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Givaudan's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Givaudan's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Givaudan's current Enterprise Value is CHF35,037 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Givaudan's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,289 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.
Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 27.18 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Givaudan and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 31.35. Over the past decade, Givaudan's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 19.97 to 50.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #847 out of 1240 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Givaudan's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Givaudan's current EV-to-EBIT of 27.18 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 31.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.97 to a high of 50.54. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.90. Givaudan's value of 27.18 is 60.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #847 out of 1240 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Givaudan has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Givaudan's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #847 out of 1240 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Givaudan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.90. Givaudan's value of 27.18 is 60.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Givaudan's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 19.97 to 50.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.35 vs. the industry median of 16.90, Givaudan 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 16.90, based on 1,240 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. Givaudan's current EV-to-EBIT of 27.18 is 60.8% 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 Givaudan and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Givaudan's current EV-to-EBIT is 27.18, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 31.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Givaudan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF3,690.29, compared to a current price of CHF3,294.00 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 27.18, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 31.35 and 60.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 16.90. Givaudan's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 27.18 as of Jul. 30, 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 Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF3,294.00 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF3,690.29.
GuruFocus considers Givaudan to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GIVN:
EV-to-EBIT: 27.18 (13% below median its 10-year median of 31.35)
GF Value™: CHF3,690.29 vs. price of CHF3,294.00 (10.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.8% above the Chemicals median (#847 of 1240)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GIVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spun off from Roche in 2000, Givaudan is one of the world's leading flavor and fragrance manufacturers, with a presence in more than 80 countries. It sources more than 11,000 different ingredients from over 100 countries. The company serves end consumer markets with fragrances for personal, home, and laundry care brands, including prestige perfumes. In flavors, customers are in beverages, savory, snacks, sweet goods, and dairy. Givaudan has more than 17,000 employees, and its perfumery team is the largest in the industry.
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