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Green PlainsGPRE +1.56%50 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.27 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 15.97. GuruFocus rates GPRE with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,332 Chemicals companies, Green Plains ranks better than 78.9% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Green Plains's enterprise value is $1,484 Mil.
Green Plains's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $237 Mil. Therefore, Green Plains's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Green Plains's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
GPRE'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2032.11 Med: 15.97 Max: 170.98
Current: 6.27
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Green Plains was 170.98. The lowest was -2032.11. And the median was 15.97.
GPRE's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 78.9% of 1332
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 12.32
vs GPRE: 6.27
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.
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.
Green Plains's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Green Plains's share price for today is $16.23.
Green Plains'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 $1.650.
* 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 Green Plains'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 Chemicals subindustry, Green Plains'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.
Green Plains EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Green Plains's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Green Plains's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Green Plains's current Enterprise Value is $1,484 Mil.
Green Plains'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 $237 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.
Green Plains (GPRE) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.27 as of Aug. 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 Green Plains. This is 61% below median its historical median of 15.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #281 out of 1332 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Green Plains' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Green Plains' current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.27 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 15.97. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.32. Green Plains' value of 6.27 is 49.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #281 out of 1332 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Green Plains has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Green Plains' EV-to-EBITDA compare to TROX and REX?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #281 out of 1332 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Green Plains in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.32. Green Plains' value of 6.27 is 49.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.97 vs. the industry median of 12.32, Green Plains 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 12.32, based on 1,332 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. Green Plains's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.27 is 49.1% 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 Green Plains. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Green Plains's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.27, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 15.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Green Plains stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Plains (GPRE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.90, compared to a current price of $16.23 — trading 105.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.27, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 15.97 and 49.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 12.32. Green Plains' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Green Plains (GPRE), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.27 as of Aug. 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 Green Plains (GPRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Plains stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.23 is trading 105.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.90.
GuruFocus considers Green Plains to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GPRE:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.27 (61% below median its 10-year median of 15.97)
GF Value™: $7.90 vs. price of $16.23 (105.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.1% below the Chemicals median (#281 of 1332)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GPRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Green Plains Inc manufactures and sells ethanol and ethanol byproducts in two segments based on function. The ethanol production segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes the production of ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein and renewable corn oil. The agribusiness and energy services segment includes grain handling and storage, commodity marketing and merchant trading for company-produced and third-party ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein, renewable corn oil, natural gas and other commodities.
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