Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.14 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:KWI Kurita Water Industries Ltd FRA:KWI
90 GF Score
Price €44.54
GF Value €34.45
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kurita Water Industries EV-to-EBITDA?

Kurita Water Industries FRA:KWI +0.04% 90 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.14 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 9.52. GuruFocus rates FRA:KWI with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,476 Industrial Products companies, Kurita Water Industries ranks better than 66.88% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kurita Water Industries's enterprise value is €4,909 Mil. Kurita Water Industries's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €537 Mil. Therefore, Kurita Water Industries's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.14.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kurita Water Industries's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:KWI' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.77   Med: 9.52   Max: 16.23
Current: 9.62

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kurita Water Industries was 16.23. The lowest was 4.77. And the median was 9.52.

FRA:KWI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
66.88% of 2476 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 14.98 vs FRA:KWI: 9.62

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.

As of today (2026-07-31), Kurita Water Industries's stock price is €44.54. Kurita Water Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.855. Therefore, Kurita Water Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 52.09.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Kurita Water Industries  (FRA:KWI) 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.

Kurita Water Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=44.54/0.855
=52.09

Kurita Water Industries's share price for today is €44.54.
Kurita Water Industries'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 €0.855.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Kurita Water Industries EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kurita Water Industries EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kurita Water Industries'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.

Kurita Water Industries EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Kurita Water Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Kurita Water Industries Quarterly Data
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FRA:KWI vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Kurita Water Industries'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.


Kurita Water Industries EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kurita Water Industries's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kurita Water Industries's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Kurita Water Industries EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Kurita Water Industries's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=4908.874/536.943
=9.14

Kurita Water Industries's current Enterprise Value is €4,909 Mil.
Kurita Water Industries'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 €537 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.14 mean?
Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.14 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kurita Water Industries. This is near median its historical median of 9.52. Over the past decade, Kurita Water Industries' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.77 to 16.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #820 out of 2476 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 33.1%.
Is Kurita Water Industries' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kurita Water Industries' current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.14 is near median its 10-year median of 9.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.77 to a high of 16.23. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.98. Kurita Water Industries' value of 9.14 is 39% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #820 out of 2476 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kurita Water Industries has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kurita Water Industries' EV-to-EBITDA compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #820 out of 2476 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Kurita Water Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.98. Kurita Water Industries' value of 9.14 is 39% below this benchmark. Historically, Kurita Water Industries' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.77 to 16.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.52 vs. the industry median of 14.98, Kurita Water Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 14.98, based on 2,476 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. Kurita Water Industries's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.14 is 39% 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 Kurita Water Industries. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kurita Water Industries's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kurita Water Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.45, compared to a current price of €44.54 — trading 29.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.52 and 39% below the Industrial Products industry median of 14.98. Kurita Water Industries' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.14 as of Jul. 31, 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 Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €44.54 is trading 29.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.45. GuruFocus considers Kurita Water Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KWI:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.14 (near median its 10-year median of 9.52)
  • GF Value™: €34.45 vs. price of €44.54 (29.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39% below the Industrial Products median (#820 of 2476)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KWI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kurita Water Industries Business Description

Address 10-1 Nakano 4-chome, Nakano Central Park East, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 164-0001
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. is a provider of water treatment solutions in Japan. It operates through two segments: the Electronic market and the General water treatment market. The company provides a wide range of water treatment chemicals, systems, and services, including wastewater and ultrapure water solutions, facility maintenance, and environmental remediation, serving both industrial and household needs.
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