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Element SolutionsFRA:PLQ -3.80%82 EV-to-EBITDA is 20.79 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 15.93. GuruFocus rates FRA:PLQ with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,320 Chemicals companies, Element Solutions ranks worse than 66.97% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Element Solutions's enterprise value is €9,154 Mil.
Element Solutions's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €440 Mil. Therefore, Element Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 20.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for Element Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PLQ'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.25 Med: 15.93 Max: 42.12
Current: 20.4
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Element Solutions was 42.12. The lowest was 8.25. And the median was 15.93.
FRA:PLQ's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 66.97% of 1320
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.23
vs FRA:PLQ: 20.40
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).
Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ) 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.
Element Solutions's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Element Solutions's share price for today is €30.40.
Element Solutions's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.639.
* 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 Element Solutions'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:PLQ vs WLK, SOLS, EMN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Element Solutions'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.
Element Solutions EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Element Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Element Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Element Solutions's current Enterprise Value is €9,154 Mil.
Element Solutions's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €440 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.
Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 20.79 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Element Solutions. This is 31% above median its historical median of 15.93. Over the past decade, Element Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.25 to 42.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Element Solutions ranks #884 out of 1320 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 67%.
Is Element Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Element Solutions' current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.79 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 15.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.25 to a high of 42.12. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.23. Element Solutions' value of 20.79 is 57.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Element Solutions ranks #884 out of 1320 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Element Solutions has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Element Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA compare to WLK and SOLS?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Element Solutions ranks #884 out of 1320 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Element Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.23. Element Solutions' value of 20.79 is 57.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Element Solutions' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.25 to 42.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.93 vs. the industry median of 13.23, Element Solutions has consistently been above 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 13.23, based on 1,320 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. Element Solutions's current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.79 is 57.1% above 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 Element Solutions. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Element Solutions's current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.79, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 15.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Element Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.55, compared to a current price of €30.40 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.79, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 15.93 and 57.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 13.23. Element Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.79 as of Jul. 30, 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 Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Element Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €30.40 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.55.
GuruFocus considers Element Solutions to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PLQ:
EV-to-EBITDA: 20.79 (31% above median its 10-year median of 15.93)
GF Value™: €29.55 vs. price of €30.40 (2.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.1% above the Chemicals median (#884 of 1320)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PLQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Element Solutions Inc is a specialty chemicals company whose businesses supply a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. The company's reportable segments are Electronics and Industrial & Specialty. The Electronics segment, which generates maximum revenue, researches, formulates, and sells specialty chemicals and process technologies for all types of electronics hardware, from complex printed circuit board designs to semiconductor packaging. This segment's wet chemicals for metallization, surface treatments, and solderable finishes form the physical circuitry pathways, and its assembly materials, such as solder, pastes, fluxes, and adhesives, join those pathways together.
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