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EssentraFRA:HOF 65 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.48 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 11.82. GuruFocus rates FRA:HOF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.72. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,317 Chemicals companies, Essentra ranks better than 75.25% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Essentra's enterprise value is €417.9 Mil.
Essentra's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €55.8 Mil. Therefore, Essentra's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Essentra's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HOF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.82 Med: 11.82 Max: 101.14
Current: 7.49
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Essentra was 101.14. The lowest was 5.82. And the median was 11.82.
FRA:HOF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 75.25% of 1317
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.32
vs FRA:HOF: 7.49
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).
Essentra (FRA:HOF) 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.
Essentra's share price for today is €1.03.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Essentra's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.008.
* 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 Essentra'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, Essentra'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.
Essentra EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Essentra's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Essentra's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Essentra's current Enterprise Value is €417.9 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Essentra's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €55.8 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.
Essentra (FRA:HOF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.48 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Essentra. This is 37% below median its historical median of 11.82. Over the past decade, Essentra's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.82 to 101.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Essentra ranks #326 out of 1317 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Essentra's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Essentra's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.48 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 11.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.82 to a high of 101.14. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.32. Essentra's value of 7.48 is 43.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essentra ranks #326 out of 1317 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Essentra has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essentra's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Essentra ranks #326 out of 1317 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Essentra in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.32. Essentra's value of 7.48 is 43.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Essentra's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.82 to 101.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.82 vs. the industry median of 13.32, Essentra 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 13.32, based on 1,317 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. Essentra's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.48 is 43.8% 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 Essentra. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essentra's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.48, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 11.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essentra stock overvalued right now?
Essentra (FRA:HOF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.48. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.72, compared to a current price of €1.03 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.48, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 11.82 and 43.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.32. Essentra's 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 Essentra (FRA:HOF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.48 as of Jul. 23, 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 Essentra (FRA:HOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essentra stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.03 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.72.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HOF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.48 (37% below median its 10-year median of 11.82)
GF Value™: €1.72 vs. price of €1.03 (40.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.8% below the Chemicals median (#326 of 1317)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Essentra PLC is a provider of essential components and solutions, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items. It serves various industries, including equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy. Its product offerings include caps, plugs, cable management, fasteners, security seals and access hardware. The company's geographical segments include EMEA, Americas, and APAC. It generates the majority of its revenue from the EMEA region.
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