Zeon (ZEOOF) EV-to-EBIT: 7.97 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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ZEOOF Zeon Corp ZEOOF
83 GF Score
Price $9.35
GF Value $6.86
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What is Zeon EV-to-EBIT?

Zeon ZEOOF 83 EV-to-EBIT is 7.97 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 8.90. GuruFocus rates ZEOOF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.86. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,236 Chemicals companies, Zeon ranks better than 78.72% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Zeon's Enterprise Value is $2,625 Mil. Zeon's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $330 Mil. Therefore, Zeon's EV-to-EBIT for today is 7.97.

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

ZEOOF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.33   Med: 8.9   Max: 59.91
Current: 8.45

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Zeon was 59.91. The lowest was 4.33. And the median was 8.90.

ZEOOF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
78.72% of 1236 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.775 vs ZEOOF: 8.45

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Zeon's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,713 Mil. Zeon's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $330 Mil. Zeon's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.23%.


Zeon  (OTCPK:ZEOOF) 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) %.

Zeon'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 )
=329.54/1713.2801
=19.23 %

Zeon's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,713 Mil.
Zeon'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 $330 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.


Zeon EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Zeon EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zeon'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.

Zeon EV-to-EBIT Chart

Zeon Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Zeon Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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ZEOOF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Zeon'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.


Zeon EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


ZEOOF
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Zeon EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2625.277/329.54
=7.97

Zeon's current Enterprise Value is $2,625 Mil.
Zeon'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 $330 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 7.97 mean?
Zeon (ZEOOF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.97 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Zeon and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 8.90. Over the past decade, Zeon's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.33 to 59.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Zeon ranks #263 out of 1236 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Zeon's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Zeon's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.97 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 8.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.33 to a high of 59.91. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.78. Zeon's value of 7.97 is 55.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zeon ranks #263 out of 1236 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zeon has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zeon's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Zeon ranks #263 out of 1236 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Zeon in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.78. Zeon's value of 7.97 is 55.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Zeon's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.33 to 59.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.90 vs. the industry median of 17.78, Zeon 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 17.78, based on 1,236 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. Zeon's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.97 is 55.2% 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 Zeon and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zeon's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.97, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 8.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zeon stock overvalued right now?
Zeon (ZEOOF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 7.97. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.86, compared to a current price of $9.35 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.97, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 8.90 and 55.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.78. Zeon's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Zeon (ZEOOF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.97 as of Jul. 15, 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 Zeon (ZEOOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zeon stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.35 is trading 36.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.86.

Key valuation signals for ZEOOF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 7.97 (10% below median its 10-year median of 8.90)
  • GF Value™: $6.86 vs. price of $9.35 (36.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.2% below the Chemicals median (#263 of 1236)

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


Zeon Business Description

Other Exchanges 4205:JapanNZE:Germany
Address 1-6-2 Marunouchi, 14th Floor, Shin Marunouchi Center Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8246
Zeon Corp manufactures and sells a variety of rubber-based and plastic-based products. The company organizes itself into two primary segments based on product type. The elastomer segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells rubbers, lattices, and chemicals. These products include tires, hoses, seals, construction and housing materials, agricultural chemicals, fragrances, food ingredients, and pharmaceutical products. The High-performance materials business segment manufactures and sells high-performance resins, high-performance components, electronic materials, battery materials, toners, chemicals, and medical equipment.
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