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Denka CoFRA:DIK -5.06%61 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 14.56. GuruFocus rates FRA:DIK with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,320 Chemicals companies, Denka Co ranks better than 62.65% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Denka Co's enterprise value is €2,654 Mil.
Denka Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €295 Mil. Therefore, Denka Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for Denka Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DIK'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.13 Med: 14.56 Max: 63.4
Current: 9.4
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Denka Co was 63.40. The lowest was 9.13. And the median was 14.56.
FRA:DIK's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 62.65% of 1320
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.23
vs FRA:DIK: 9.40
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).
Denka Co (FRA:DIK) 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.
Denka Co's share price for today is €16.90.
Denka Co'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 €1.020.
* 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 Denka Co'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 Chemicals subindustry, Denka Co'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.
Denka Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Denka Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Denka Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Denka Co's current Enterprise Value is €2,654 Mil.
Denka Co'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 €295 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.
Denka Co (FRA:DIK) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.99 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Denka Co. This is 38% below median its historical median of 14.56. Over the past decade, Denka Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.13 to 63.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Denka Co ranks #493 out of 1320 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Denka Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Denka Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.99 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 14.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.13 to a high of 63.40. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.23. Denka Co's value of 8.99 is 32% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Denka Co ranks #493 out of 1320 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Denka Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Denka Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Denka Co ranks #493 out of 1320 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Denka Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.23. Denka Co's value of 8.99 is 32% below this benchmark. Historically, Denka Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.13 to 63.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.56 vs. the industry median of 13.23, Denka Co 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 13.23, based on 1,320 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. Denka Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.99 is 32% 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 Denka Co. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Denka Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 14.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Denka Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Denka Co (FRA:DIK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.32, compared to a current price of €16.90 — trading 37.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 14.56 and 32% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.23. Denka Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Denka Co (FRA:DIK), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99 as of Jul. 30, 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 Denka Co (FRA:DIK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Denka Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €16.90 is trading 37.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.32.
GuruFocus considers Denka Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DIK:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.99 (38% below median its 10-year median of 14.56)
GF Value™: €12.32 vs. price of €16.90 (37.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32% below the Chemicals median (#493 of 1320)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DIK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Denka Co Ltd manufactures and sells chemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The elastomers and performance plastics segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells rubber products used by the automotive industry and plastics used to manufacture electronics including televisions. The infrastructure and social solutions segment sells cement and fertilizer to the construction and building industries. The electronics and innovative products segment sells film, and resins used by the electronics industry. The life science and environment products segment sells housing materials including rain gutters, plastic food packaging materials, and industrial materials including electrical tape.
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