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IMCD NVCHIX:IMCDA 81 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.28 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 18.93. GuruFocus rates CHIX:IMCDA with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €141.95 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,319 Chemicals companies, IMCD NV ranks better than 50.04% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, IMCD NV's enterprise value is €6,692 Mil.
IMCD NV's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €504 Mil. Therefore, IMCD NV's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for IMCD NV's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:IMCDa'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.44 Med: 18.93 Max: 43.7
Current: 13.28
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of IMCD NV was 43.70. The lowest was 9.44. And the median was 18.93.
CHIX:IMCDa's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 50.04% of 1319
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.31
vs CHIX:IMCDa: 13.28
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
IMCD NV (CHIX:IMCDa) 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.
IMCD NV's share price for today is €79.78.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. IMCD NV's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €3.670.
* 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 IMCD NV'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.
CHIX:IMCDA vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, IMCD NV'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.
IMCD NV EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, IMCD NV's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IMCD NV's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
IMCD NV's current Enterprise Value is €6,692 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. IMCD NV's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €504 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.
IMCD NV (CHIX:IMCDA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.28 as of Jul. 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 IMCD NV. This is 30% below median its historical median of 18.93. Over the past decade, IMCD NV's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.44 to 43.70. According to the industry distribution chart, IMCD NV ranks #659 out of 1319 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is IMCD NV's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
IMCD NV's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.28 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 18.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.44 to a high of 43.70. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.31. IMCD NV's value of 13.28 is 0.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IMCD NV ranks #659 out of 1319 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IMCD NV has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IMCD NV's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, IMCD NV ranks #659 out of 1319 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts IMCD NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.31. IMCD NV's value of 13.28 is 0.2% below this benchmark. Historically, IMCD NV's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.44 to 43.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.93 vs. the industry median of 13.31, IMCD NV 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 13.31, based on 1,319 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. IMCD NV's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.28 is 0.2% 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 IMCD NV. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IMCD NV's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.28, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 18.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IMCD NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMCD NV (CHIX:IMCDA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €141.95, compared to a current price of €79.78 — trading 43.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.28, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 18.93 and 0.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.31. IMCD NV's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 IMCD NV (CHIX:IMCDA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.28 as of Jul. 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 IMCD NV (CHIX:IMCDA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMCD NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €79.78 is trading 43.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €141.95.
GuruFocus considers IMCD NV to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:IMCDA:
EV-to-EBITDA: 13.28 (30% below median its 10-year median of 18.93)
GF Value™: €141.95 vs. price of €79.78 (43.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.2% below the Chemicals median (#659 of 1319)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:IMCDA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IMCD NV is a distributor and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients for industrial and life-science markets. The company's product portfolio consists of two categories: Life Science, which consists of the following lines of business: Pharmaceuticals, Beauty & Personal Care, Food & Nutrition, and Home Care I&I, and the Industrial segment, which contains the lines of business of Coatings & Construction, Lubricants & Energy, Industrial Solutions and Advanced Materials. The company has four operating segments: EMEA, Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Holding companies. It derives a majority of its revenue from the EMEA segment, which includes Europe, Turkiye, Israel, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Africa.
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