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Croda InternationalFRA:6CMB +1.12%72 EV-to-EBITDA is 19.00 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 17.36. GuruFocus rates FRA:6CMB with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,322 Chemicals companies, Croda International ranks worse than 63.46% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Croda International's enterprise value is €6,095 Mil.
Croda International's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €321 Mil. Therefore, Croda International's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 19.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Croda International's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:6CMB'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.48 Med: 17.36 Max: 38.58
Current: 18.75
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Croda International was 38.58. The lowest was 6.48. And the median was 17.36.
FRA:6CMB's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 63.46% of 1322
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.345
vs FRA:6CMB: 18.75
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.
Croda International (FRA:6CMB) 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.
Croda International's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Croda International's share price for today is €38.04.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Croda International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.659.
* 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 Croda International'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.
FRA:6CMB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Croda International'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.
Croda International EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Croda International's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Croda International's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Croda International's current Enterprise Value is €6,095 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Croda International's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €321 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.
Croda International (FRA:6CMB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 19.00 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Croda International. This is near median its historical median of 17.36. Over the past decade, Croda International's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.48 to 38.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Croda International ranks #839 out of 1322 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 63.5%.
Is Croda International's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Croda International's current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.00 is near median its 10-year median of 17.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.48 to a high of 38.58. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.35. Croda International's value of 19.00 is 42.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Croda International ranks #839 out of 1322 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Croda International has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Croda International's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Croda International ranks #839 out of 1322 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Croda International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.35. Croda International's value of 19.00 is 42.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Croda International's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.48 to 38.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.36 vs. the industry median of 13.35, Croda International has consistently been above 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 13.35, based on 1,322 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. Croda International's current EV-to-EBITDA of 19.00 is 42.4% above 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 Croda International. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Croda International's current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.00, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Croda International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International (FRA:6CMB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.00, compared to a current price of €38.04 — trading 7.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.00, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.36 and 42.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 13.35. Croda International's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Croda International (FRA:6CMB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 19.00 as of Aug. 05, 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 Croda International (FRA:6CMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €38.04 is trading 7.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.00.
GuruFocus considers Croda International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6CMB:
EV-to-EBITDA: 19.00 (near median its 10-year median of 17.36)
GF Value™: €41.00 vs. price of €38.04 (7.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.4% above the Chemicals median (#839 of 1322)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6CMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Croda is a British specialty chemicals company with 60% of sales outside Europe. Croda operates through three segments: consumer care, life sciences, and industrial specialties. Consumer care produces specialty and active ingredients for cosmetics and skincare/haircare and also flavors and fragrances. The life sciences business manufactures products for healthcare and agrochemicals. The company sold the majority of its industrial businesses to Cargill in 2022, retaining only a subsegment of the business (industrial specialties segment) that supports the other two segments and sells their byproducts.
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