Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) EV-to-EBITDA: -30.21 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


FRA:SY4 Ascent Industries Co FRA:SY4
48 GF Score
Price €13.40
GF Value €5.98
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ascent Industries Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Ascent Industries Co FRA:SY4 +2.31% 48 EV-to-EBITDA is -30.21 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SY4 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,312 Chemicals companies, Ascent Industries Co ranks worse than 76219.44% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Ascent Industries Co's enterprise value is €90.71 Mil. Ascent Industries Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-3.00 Mil. Therefore, Ascent Industries Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -30.21.

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

FRA:SY4' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -77.22   Med: 4.45   Max: 524.59
Current: -29.6

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Ascent Industries Co was 524.59. The lowest was -77.22. And the median was 4.45.

FRA:SY4's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1312 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.93 vs FRA:SY4: -29.60

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.

As of today (2026-07-06), Ascent Industries Co's stock price is €13.40. Ascent Industries Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.101. Therefore, Ascent Industries Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 132.67.

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


Ascent Industries Co  (FRA:SY4) 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.

Ascent Industries Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=13.40/0.101
=132.67

Ascent Industries Co's share price for today is €13.40.
Ascent Industries 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 €0.101.

* 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?


Ascent Industries Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ascent Industries Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ascent Industries 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.

Ascent Industries Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Ascent Industries Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Ascent Industries Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -44.05 -27.34 -57.59 -39.18 -25.22

FRA:SY4 vs BLGO, GURE, ORGN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Ascent Industries 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.


Ascent Industries Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ascent Industries Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ascent Industries Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Ascent Industries Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=90.710/-3.003
=-30.21

Ascent Industries Co's current Enterprise Value is €90.71 Mil.
Ascent Industries 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 €-3.00 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 -30.21 mean?
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -30.21 as of Jul. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ascent Industries Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #999999 out of 1312 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Ascent Industries Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Ascent Industries Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is -30.21. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #999999 out of 1312 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ascent Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Industries Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BLGO and GURE?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #999999 out of 1312 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Ascent Industries Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.93. 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 13.93, based on 1,312 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. 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 Ascent Industries Co. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascent Industries Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is -30.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.98, compared to a current price of €13.40 — trading 124.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -30.21. Ascent Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -30.21 as of Jul. 06, 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.40 is trading 124.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.98. GuruFocus considers Ascent Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SY4:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -30.21
  • GF Value™: €5.98 vs. price of €13.40 (124.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SY4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ascent Industries Co Business Description

Other Exchanges ACNT:USA
Address 20 N. Martingale Road, Suite 430, Schaumburg, IL, USA, 60173
Ascent Industries Co is a specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. Its customers are spread across energy, household, industrial and institutional (HII), personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), agriculture, water treatment, pulp and paper, construction, automotive, and other industrial markets. The company's core product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, offered in both petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and other markets.
48GF Score

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