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Holland ColoursFRA:HCY 65 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.97 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 6.31. GuruFocus rates FRA:HCY with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €95.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,322 Chemicals companies, Holland Colours ranks better than 76.93% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Holland Colours's enterprise value is €57.8 Mil.
Holland Colours's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.3 Mil. Therefore, Holland Colours's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Holland Colours's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HCY'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.35 Med: 6.31 Max: 9.96
Current: 6.97
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Holland Colours was 9.96. The lowest was 4.35. And the median was 6.31.
FRA:HCY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 76.93% of 1322
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.375
vs FRA:HCY: 6.97
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.
Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) 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.
Holland Colours's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Holland Colours's share price for today is €75.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Holland Colours's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.050.
* 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 Holland Colours'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, Holland Colours'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.
Holland Colours EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Holland Colours's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holland Colours's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Holland Colours's current Enterprise Value is €57.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Holland Colours's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.3 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.
Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.97 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Holland Colours. This is 10% above median its historical median of 6.31. Over the past decade, Holland Colours' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.35 to 9.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #305 out of 1322 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Holland Colours' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Holland Colours' current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.97 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 6.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.35 to a high of 9.96. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.38. Holland Colours' value of 6.97 is 47.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #305 out of 1322 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Holland Colours has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holland Colours' EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #305 out of 1322 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Holland Colours in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.38. Holland Colours' value of 6.97 is 47.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Holland Colours' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.35 to 9.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.31 vs. the industry median of 13.38, Holland Colours 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 13.38, 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. Holland Colours's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.97 is 47.9% 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 Holland Colours. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holland Colours's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.97, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 6.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holland Colours stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €95.76, compared to a current price of €75.00 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.97, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 6.31 and 47.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.38. Holland Colours' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Holland Colours (FRA:HCY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.97 as of Aug. 09, 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 Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holland Colours stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €75.00 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €95.76.
GuruFocus considers Holland Colours to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HCY:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.97 (10% above median its 10-year median of 6.31)
GF Value™: €95.76 vs. price of €75.00 (21.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.9% below the Chemicals median (#305 of 1322)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Holland Colours manufactures, distributes and sells colour concentrates. The company's solutions are TINTMASK, HOLCOBATCH CLASSIC, VISCOBOOST, TASTEGUARD, HOLCOMER THERMOSTRETCH, CIRCSTAB, FASTHEAT, MARKIT, HOLCOPEARL REWHITE, SORT, NATURAL COLLECTION, REVIVE COLOURS, etc. Its markets and key segments are PACKAGING, BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION, COATINGS & SEALANTS, OTHER HIGH-END APPLICATIONS. The company has three segments EMEIA, Americas, and Asia. The company generates majority of revenue from EMEIA.
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