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FutureFuelFF -1.69%58 EV-to-EBITDA is -1.67 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates FF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,316 Chemicals companies, FutureFuel ranks worse than 75987.77% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, FutureFuel's enterprise value is $70.2 Mil.
FutureFuel's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-42.1 Mil. Therefore, FutureFuel's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -1.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for FutureFuel's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.25 Med: 4.83 Max: 39.96
Current: -1.67
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of FutureFuel was 39.96. The lowest was -5.25. And the median was 4.83.
FF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1316
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.555
vs FF: -1.67
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).
FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) 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.
FutureFuel's share price for today is $4.64.
FutureFuel'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 $-1.190.
* 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 FutureFuel'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, FutureFuel'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.
FutureFuel EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, FutureFuel's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FutureFuel's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
FutureFuel's current Enterprise Value is $70.2 Mil.
FutureFuel'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 $-42.1 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.
FutureFuel (FF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -1.67 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on FutureFuel. According to the industry distribution chart, FutureFuel ranks #999999 out of 1316 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is FutureFuel's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
FutureFuel's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.67. Based on the distribution chart, FutureFuel ranks #999999 out of 1316 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FutureFuel has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FutureFuel's EV-to-EBITDA compare to RLEA and CMT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, FutureFuel ranks #999999 out of 1316 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places FutureFuel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.56. 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 13.56, based on 1,316 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. 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 FutureFuel. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FutureFuel's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FutureFuel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FutureFuel (FF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.95, compared to a current price of $4.64 — trading 137.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.67. FutureFuel's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 FutureFuel (FF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.67 as of Jul. 15, 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 FutureFuel (FF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FutureFuel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.64 is trading 137.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.95.
GuruFocus considers FutureFuel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FF:
EV-to-EBITDA: -1.67
GF Value™: $1.95 vs. price of $4.64 (137.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FutureFuel Corp makes and sells diversified chemical products, bio-based fuel products, and specialty chemical products. The company is organized into two segments based on product type: biofuels and chemicals. The biofuels segment sells biodiesel and other petroleum products, with fuels made from a mix of diesel, vegetable oils, and grease feedstock. The chemicals segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells products used in the production of agricultural chemicals, including herbicides, as well as coatings and cleaning products such as detergents.
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