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Kansai Paint CoFRA:KAP +2.76%88 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.22 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 14.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:KAP with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,318 Chemicals companies, Kansai Paint Co ranks better than 71.93% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kansai Paint Co's enterprise value is €3,616 Mil.
Kansai Paint Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €501 Mil. Therefore, Kansai Paint Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kansai Paint Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KAP'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.8 Med: 14.02 Max: 33.75
Current: 7.6
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kansai Paint Co was 33.75. The lowest was 4.80. And the median was 14.02.
FRA:KAP's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 71.93% of 1318
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.3
vs FRA:KAP: 7.60
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).
Kansai Paint Co (FRA:KAP) 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.
Kansai Paint Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Kansai Paint Co's share price for today is €14.90.
Kansai Paint 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 €0.844.
* 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 Kansai Paint 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kansai Paint 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.
Kansai Paint Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kansai Paint Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kansai Paint Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kansai Paint Co's current Enterprise Value is €3,616 Mil.
Kansai Paint 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 €501 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.
Kansai Paint Co (FRA:KAP) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.22 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kansai Paint Co. This is 49% below median its historical median of 14.02. Over the past decade, Kansai Paint Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.80 to 33.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Kansai Paint Co ranks #370 out of 1318 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is Kansai Paint Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kansai Paint Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.22 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 14.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.80 to a high of 33.75. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.30. Kansai Paint Co's value of 7.22 is 45.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kansai Paint Co ranks #370 out of 1318 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kansai Paint Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kansai Paint Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kansai Paint Co ranks #370 out of 1318 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Kansai Paint Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.30. Kansai Paint Co's value of 7.22 is 45.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Kansai Paint Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.80 to 33.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.02 vs. the industry median of 13.30, Kansai Paint 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 13.30, based on 1,318 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. Kansai Paint Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.22 is 45.7% 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 Kansai Paint Co. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kansai Paint Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.22, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 14.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kansai Paint Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansai Paint Co (FRA:KAP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.54, compared to a current price of €14.90 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.22, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 14.02 and 45.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.30. Kansai Paint Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Kansai Paint Co (FRA:KAP), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.22 as of Jul. 29, 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 Kansai Paint Co (FRA:KAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansai Paint Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €14.90 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.54.
GuruFocus considers Kansai Paint Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KAP:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.22 (49% below median its 10-year median of 14.02)
GF Value™: €14.54 vs. price of €14.90 (2.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.7% below the Chemicals median (#370 of 1318)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kansai Paint Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of coatings and paint products. The company sells five primary types of products: automotive coatings, automotive refinish coatings, decorative coatings, protection coatings, and industrial coatings. The firm's automotive coatings include clear coat paints, top coat paints, and primers. The industrial coatings include paint and coatings for bridges, roads, storage tanks, power plants, and manufacturing facilities. It markets its products mainly to the automotive, marine, and construction industries.
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