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H.B. Fuller CoFRA:HB1 -6.42%83 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.44 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 11.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:HB1 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €56.55. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,331 Chemicals companies, H.B. Fuller Co ranks better than 61.91% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, H.B. Fuller Co's enterprise value is €4,519 Mil.
H.B. Fuller Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €479 Mil. Therefore, H.B. Fuller Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for H.B. Fuller Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HB1'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.88 Med: 11.49 Max: 26.72
Current: 9.36
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of H.B. Fuller Co was 26.72. The lowest was 7.88. And the median was 11.49.
FRA:HB1's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 61.91% of 1331
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 12.89
vs FRA:HB1: 9.36
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.
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.
H.B. Fuller Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
H.B. Fuller Co's share price for today is €51.00.
H.B. Fuller Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2.889.
* 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 H.B. Fuller 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.
FRA:HB1 vs ASH, HWKN, WDFC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, H.B. Fuller 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.
H.B. Fuller Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, H.B. Fuller Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H.B. Fuller Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
H.B. Fuller Co's current Enterprise Value is €4,519 Mil.
H.B. Fuller Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €479 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.
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.44 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on H.B. Fuller Co. This is 18% below median its historical median of 11.49. Over the past decade, H.B. Fuller Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.88 to 26.72. According to the industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #507 out of 1331 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is H.B. Fuller Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
H.B. Fuller Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.44 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 11.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.88 to a high of 26.72. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.89. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 9.44 is 26.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #507 out of 1331 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, H.B. Fuller Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H.B. Fuller Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ASH and HWKN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #507 out of 1331 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts H.B. Fuller Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.89. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 9.44 is 26.8% below this benchmark. Historically, H.B. Fuller Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.88 to 26.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.49 vs. the industry median of 12.89, H.B. Fuller 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 12.89, based on 1,331 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. H.B. Fuller Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.44 is 26.8% 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 H.B. Fuller Co. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H.B. Fuller Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.44, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 11.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H.B. Fuller Co stock overvalued right now?
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.44. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.55, compared to a current price of €51.00 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.44, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 11.49 and 26.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 12.89. H.B. Fuller Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.44 as of Aug. 20, 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €51.00 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €56.55.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HB1:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.44 (18% below median its 10-year median of 11.49)
GF Value™: €56.55 vs. price of €51.00 (9.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.8% below the Chemicals median (#507 of 1331)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H.B. Fuller Co manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, and other chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives, and Construction Adhesives. It generates the maximum revenue from hygiene, health, and consumable adhesives. This segment produces and supplies a full range of specialty industrial adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based, and solvent-based products for applications in various markets, including packaging, converting, nonwoven, and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care, and medical garments) and health and beauty. The company generates around half of its revenue in the United States.
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