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UmicoreCHIX:UMIB 71 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.53 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 13.13. GuruFocus rates CHIX:UMIB with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 176 Waste Management companies, Umicore ranks better than 83.52% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Umicore's enterprise value is €7,089 Mil.
Umicore's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,281 Mil. Therefore, Umicore's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Umicore's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:UMIb'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.63 Med: 13.13 Max: 30.3
Current: 5.54
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Umicore was 30.30. The lowest was -5.63. And the median was 13.13.
CHIX:UMIb's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 83.52% of 176
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 11.405
vs CHIX:UMIb: 5.54
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.
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.
Umicore's share price for today is €23.86.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Umicore's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.010.
* 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 Umicore'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:UMIB vs WM, RSG, WCN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Umicore'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.
Umicore EV-to-EBITDA vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Umicore's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Umicore's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Umicore's current Enterprise Value is €7,089 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Umicore's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,281 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.
Umicore (CHIX:UMIB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.53 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Umicore. This is 58% below median its historical median of 13.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Umicore ranks #29 out of 176 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Umicore's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Umicore's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.53 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 13.13. The Waste Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.41. Umicore's value of 5.53 is 51.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Umicore ranks #29 out of 176 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Umicore has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Umicore's EV-to-EBITDA compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Umicore ranks #29 out of 176 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Umicore in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.41. Umicore's value of 5.53 is 51.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.13 vs. the industry median of 11.41, Umicore 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 Waste Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Waste Management companies is 11.41, based on 176 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. Umicore's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.53 is 51.5% 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 Umicore. For the Waste Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Umicore's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.53, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 13.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Umicore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore (CHIX:UMIB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.71, compared to a current price of €23.86 — trading 27.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.53, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 13.13 and 51.5% below the Waste Management industry median of 11.41. Umicore's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Umicore (CHIX:UMIB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.53 as of Aug. 14, 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 Umicore (CHIX:UMIB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €23.86 is trading 27.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.71.
GuruFocus considers Umicore to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:UMIB:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.53 (58% below median its 10-year median of 13.13)
GF Value™: €18.71 vs. price of €23.86 (27.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.5% below the Waste Management median (#29 of 176)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:UMIB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Umicore SA is an advanced materials and recycling group. It operates in the business groups: Catalysis, Battery Materials, Specialty Materials, Recycling, and Corporate and Unallocated. Key revenue is derived from its Recycling segment, which treats complex waste streams containing precious and other specialty metals. The Battery Materials segment is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing cathode materials (CAM) and its precursors (pCAM) for lithium-ion batteries. The Catalysis segment provides automotive catalysts for gasoline and diesel light and heavy-duty diesel applications, and the Specialty segment develops, manufactures, and distributes metal-based materials and chemicals for applications vital to everyday lives. Geographically, it derives majority revenue from Europe.
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