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CabotFRA:CBT +1.28%81 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.63 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 8.66. GuruFocus rates FRA:CBT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €70.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,330 Chemicals companies, Cabot ranks better than 67.29% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cabot's enterprise value is €4,933 Mil.
Cabot's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €571 Mil. Therefore, Cabot's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cabot's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CBT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.08 Med: 8.66 Max: 20.62
Current: 8.56
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cabot was 20.62. The lowest was 5.08. And the median was 8.66.
FRA:CBT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 67.29% of 1330
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.265
vs FRA:CBT: 8.56
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 (2026-08-16), Cabot's stock price is €75.15.
Cabot's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.046. Therefore, Cabot's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 24.67.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
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.
Cabot's share price for today is €75.15.
Cabot's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €3.046.
* 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 Cabot'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:CBT vs BCPC, SXT, PRM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Cabot'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.
Cabot EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Cabot's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cabot's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Cabot's current Enterprise Value is €4,933 Mil.
Cabot's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €571 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.
Cabot (FRA:CBT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.63 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cabot. This is near median its historical median of 8.66. Over the past decade, Cabot's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.08 to 20.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Cabot ranks #435 out of 1330 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Cabot's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cabot's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.63 is near median its 10-year median of 8.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.08 to a high of 20.62. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.27. Cabot's value of 8.63 is 34.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cabot ranks #435 out of 1330 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cabot has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cabot's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BCPC and SXT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Cabot ranks #435 out of 1330 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Cabot in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.27. Cabot's value of 8.63 is 34.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Cabot's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.08 to 20.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.66 vs. the industry median of 13.27, Cabot 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 13.27, based on 1,330 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. Cabot's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.63 is 34.9% 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 Cabot. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cabot's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.63, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cabot stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cabot (FRA:CBT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €70.35, compared to a current price of €75.15 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.63, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.66 and 34.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.27. Cabot's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 Cabot (FRA:CBT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.63 as of Aug. 16, 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 Cabot (FRA:CBT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cabot stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €75.15 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €70.35.
GuruFocus considers Cabot to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CBT:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.63 (near median its 10-year median of 8.66)
GF Value™: €70.35 vs. price of €75.15 (6.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.9% below the Chemicals median (#435 of 1330)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CBT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cabot Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, materials, and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into the following operating segments based on the product type; the Reinforcement Materials segment which generates maximum revenue provides reinforcing carbon products used in tires, and industrial products such as hoses, belts, extruded profiles, and molded goods; and the Performance Chemicals segment aggregates the specialty carbons, specialty compounds, fumed metal oxides, battery materials, inkjet colorants, and aerogel product lines. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and the rest from the Americas and Asia Pacific region.
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