ELMTY (Elementis) EV-to-EBITDA: 10.13 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 22% Below Median

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ELMTY Elementis PLC ELMTY
69 GF Score
Price $7.46
GF Value $5.47
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Elementis EV-to-EBITDA?

Elementis ELMTY -7.99% 69 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.13 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 13.07. GuruFocus rates ELMTY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.47. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,318 Chemicals companies, Elementis ranks better than 59.26% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Elementis's enterprise value is $1,418.9 Mil. Elementis's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $140.1 Mil. Therefore, Elementis's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.13.

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

ELMTY' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.35   Med: 13.07   Max: 69.25
Current: 10.3

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Elementis was 69.25. The lowest was 5.35. And the median was 13.07.

ELMTY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
59.26% of 1318 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.305 vs ELMTY: 10.30

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 (2026-07-21), Elementis's stock price is $7.46. Elementis's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.312. Therefore, Elementis's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


Elementis  (OTCPK:ELMTY) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=7.46/-0.312
=At Loss

Elementis's share price for today is $7.46.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Elementis's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.312.

* 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?


Elementis EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Elementis EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elementis'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.

Elementis EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Elementis Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Elementis 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 10.25 0.00 9.96 0.00 10.47

ELMTY vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Elementis'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.


Elementis EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Elementis EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1418.866/140.1
=10.13

Elementis's current Enterprise Value is $1,418.9 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Elementis's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $140.1 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 10.13 mean?
Elementis (ELMTY) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.13 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Elementis. This is 22% below median its historical median of 13.07. Over the past decade, Elementis' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.35 to 69.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Elementis ranks #537 out of 1318 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Elementis' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Elementis' current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.13 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 13.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.35 to a high of 69.25. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.31. Elementis' value of 10.13 is 23.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elementis ranks #537 out of 1318 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elementis has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elementis' EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Elementis ranks #537 out of 1318 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Elementis in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.31. Elementis' value of 10.13 is 23.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Elementis' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.35 to 69.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.07 vs. the industry median of 13.31, Elementis 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 1,318 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. Elementis's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.13 is 23.9% 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 Elementis. 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. Elementis's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.13, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 13.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elementis stock overvalued right now?
Elementis (ELMTY) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.13. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.47, compared to a current price of $7.46 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.13, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 13.07 and 23.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.31. Elementis' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Elementis (ELMTY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.13 as of Jul. 21, 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 Elementis (ELMTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elementis stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.46 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.47.

Key valuation signals for ELMTY:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 10.13 (22% below median its 10-year median of 13.07)
  • GF Value™: $5.47 vs. price of $7.46 (36.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.9% below the Chemicals median (#537 of 1318)

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


Elementis Business Description

Address 51-53 Hatton Garden, The Bindery, 5th Floor, London, GBR, EC1N 8HN
Elementis PLC manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and coatings. The company has two operating segments: Coatings and Personal Care. The Personal Care segment is engaged in the production of rheological modifiers and compounded products, including active ingredients for AP deodorants, for supply to personal care manufacturers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the coating segment, which generates the majority of revenue from the production of rheological modifiers and additives for decorative and industrial coatings. Geographically, the company generates revenue from North America, the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, and the Rest of the world.
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