Creta Plastics (ATH:PLAKR) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.53 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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ATH:PLAKR Creta Plastics SA ATH:PLAKR
78 GF Score
Price €15.40
GF Value €15.29
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Creta Plastics EV-to-EBITDA?

Creta Plastics ATH:PLAKR -1.91% 78 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.53 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 5.46. GuruFocus rates ATH:PLAKR with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,334 Chemicals companies, Creta Plastics ranks better than 87.18% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Creta Plastics's enterprise value is €299.5 Mil. Creta Plastics's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €66.1 Mil. Therefore, Creta Plastics's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.53.

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

ATH:PLAKR' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.79   Med: 5.46   Max: 8.58
Current: 4.54

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Creta Plastics was 8.58. The lowest was 3.79. And the median was 5.46.

ATH:PLAKR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
87.18% of 1334 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 12.3 vs ATH:PLAKR: 4.54

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-27), Creta Plastics's stock price is €15.40. Creta Plastics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.308. Therefore, Creta Plastics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 11.77.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Creta Plastics  (ATH:PLAKR) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Creta Plastics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=15.40/1.308
=11.77

Creta Plastics's share price for today is €15.40.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Creta Plastics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.308.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Creta Plastics EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Creta Plastics EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Creta Plastics's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

Creta Plastics EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Creta Plastics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Creta Plastics Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA 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 5.37 0.00 4.42 0.00 4.20

ATH:PLAKR vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Creta Plastics's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.


Creta Plastics EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Creta Plastics's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Creta Plastics EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Creta Plastics's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=299.548/66.094
=4.53

Creta Plastics's current Enterprise Value is €299.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Creta Plastics's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €66.1 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.53 mean?
Creta Plastics (ATH:PLAKR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.53 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Creta Plastics. This is 17% below median its historical median of 5.46. Over the past decade, Creta Plastics' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.79 to 8.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Creta Plastics ranks #171 out of 1334 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Creta Plastics' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Creta Plastics' current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.53 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.79 to a high of 8.58. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.30. Creta Plastics' value of 4.53 is 63.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Creta Plastics ranks #171 out of 1334 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Creta Plastics has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creta Plastics' EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Creta Plastics ranks #171 out of 1334 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Creta Plastics in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.30. Creta Plastics' value of 4.53 is 63.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Creta Plastics' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.79 to 8.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.46 vs. the industry median of 12.30, Creta Plastics 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-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 12.30, based on 1,334 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Creta Plastics's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.53 is 63.2% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Creta Plastics. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Creta Plastics's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.53, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 5.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creta Plastics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creta Plastics (ATH:PLAKR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.29, compared to a current price of €15.40 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.53, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.46 and 63.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 12.30. Creta Plastics' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Creta Plastics (ATH:PLAKR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.53 as of Aug. 27, 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 Creta Plastics (ATH:PLAKR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creta Plastics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €15.40 is trading 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.29. GuruFocus considers Creta Plastics to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ATH:PLAKR:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 4.53 (17% below median its 10-year median of 5.46)
  • GF Value™: €15.29 vs. price of €15.40 (0.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.2% below the Chemicals median (#171 of 1334)

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


Creta Plastics Business Description

Address P.O.Box 1093, Crete, Iraklion, GRC, 71001
Creta Plastics SA is a European producer of masterbatches and agricultural films. The company is serving with its products the plastics industry, the horticultural & agricultural markets as well as projects related to water-management & environment protection. The company specializes in the production of Kritilen, Kritifil, Kritiflex, Kritisol, Kritisan And Kritires.
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