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AvientAVNT +1.97%73 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.01 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 12.74. GuruFocus rates AVNT with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,318 Chemicals companies, Avient ranks better than 61.91% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Avient's enterprise value is $4,935 Mil.
Avient's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $493 Mil. Therefore, Avient's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avient's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
AVNT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.88 Med: 12.74 Max: 19.27
Current: 10.01
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Avient was 19.27. The lowest was 5.88. And the median was 12.74.
AVNT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 61.91% of 1318
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.295
vs AVNT: 10.01
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 (2026-07-24), Avient's stock price is $37.36.
Avient's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.720. Therefore, Avient's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 21.72.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Avient (NYSE:AVNT) 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.
Avient's share price for today is $37.36.
Avient's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $1.720.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Avient'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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Avient'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.
Avient EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Avient's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avient's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Avient's current Enterprise Value is $4,935 Mil.
Avient's EBITDA 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 $493 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.
Avient (AVNT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.01 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Avient. This is 21% below median its historical median of 12.74. Over the past decade, Avient's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.88 to 19.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Avient ranks #502 out of 1318 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is Avient's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Avient's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.01 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 12.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.88 to a high of 19.27. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.30. Avient's value of 10.01 is 24.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avient ranks #502 out of 1318 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avient has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avient's EV-to-EBITDA compare to FUL and HWKN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Avient ranks #502 out of 1318 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Avient in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.30. Avient's value of 10.01 is 24.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Avient's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.88 to 19.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.74 vs. the industry median of 13.30, Avient 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 13.30, based on 1,318 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. Avient's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.01 is 24.7% 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 Avient. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avient's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.01, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 12.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avient stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avient (AVNT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.83, compared to a current price of $37.36 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.01, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 12.74 and 24.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.30. Avient's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Avient (AVNT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.01 as of Jul. 24, 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 Avient (AVNT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avient stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $37.36 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.83.
GuruFocus considers Avient to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AVNT:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.01 (21% below median its 10-year median of 12.74)
GF Value™: $38.83 vs. price of $37.36 (3.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.7% below the Chemicals median (#502 of 1318)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avient Corp manufactures and sells various chemical and plastic-based products to designers and plastic processors. The firm operates in two reportable segments: Color, Additives and Inks, and Specialty Engineered Materials. The company's product portfolio includes concentrated color and ink blends, plastic resins, and various specialized polymer materials used in industries such as food packaging, construction, transportation, cosmetics, and healthcare. The Color, Additives, and Inks segment and the distribution segment generate maximum revenue. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States and Canada, followed by EMEA, Asia, and Latin America.
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