CropEnergies AG (HAM:CE2) EV-to-EBITDA: -42.66 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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HAM:CE2 CropEnergies AG HAM:CE2
70 GF Score
Price €13.90
GF Value €14.62
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is CropEnergies AG EV-to-EBITDA?

CropEnergies AG HAM:CE2 70 EV-to-EBITDA is -42.66 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:CE2 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,320 Chemicals companies, CropEnergies AG ranks worse than 75757.5% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, CropEnergies AG's enterprise value is €1,212.77 Mil. CropEnergies AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €-28.43 Mil. Therefore, CropEnergies AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -42.66.

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

HAM:CE2' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -416.41   Med: 5.84   Max: 50.97
Current: -42.66

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of CropEnergies AG was 50.97. The lowest was -416.41. And the median was 5.84.

HAM:CE2's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1320 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.27 vs HAM:CE2: -42.66

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 (2026-07-26), CropEnergies AG's stock price is €13.90. CropEnergies AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €-0.394. Therefore, CropEnergies AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


CropEnergies AG  (HAM:CE2) 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.

CropEnergies AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=13.90/-0.394
=At Loss

CropEnergies AG's share price for today is €13.90.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CropEnergies AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €-0.394.

* 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?


CropEnergies AG EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


CropEnergies AG EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CropEnergies AG'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.

CropEnergies AG EV-to-EBITDA Chart

CropEnergies AG Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBITDA
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CropEnergies AG Semi-Annual Data
Feb07 Feb08 Feb09 Feb10 Feb11 Feb12 Feb13 Feb14 Feb15 Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
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HAM:CE2 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, CropEnergies AG'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.


CropEnergies AG EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where CropEnergies AG's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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CropEnergies AG EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

CropEnergies AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1212.773/-28.432
=-42.66

CropEnergies AG's current Enterprise Value is €1,212.77 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CropEnergies AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €-28.43 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 -42.66 mean?
CropEnergies AG (HAM:CE2) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -42.66 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CropEnergies AG. According to the industry distribution chart, CropEnergies AG ranks #999999 out of 1320 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is CropEnergies AG's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
CropEnergies AG's current EV-to-EBITDA is -42.66. Based on the distribution chart, CropEnergies AG ranks #999999 out of 1320 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CropEnergies AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CropEnergies AG's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, CropEnergies AG ranks #999999 out of 1320 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places CropEnergies AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.27. 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 13.27, 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. 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 CropEnergies AG. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CropEnergies AG's current EV-to-EBITDA is -42.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CropEnergies AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CropEnergies AG (HAM:CE2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.62, compared to a current price of €13.90 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -42.66. CropEnergies AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 CropEnergies AG (HAM:CE2), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -42.66 as of Jul. 26, 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 CropEnergies AG (HAM:CE2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CropEnergies AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €13.90 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.62. GuruFocus considers CropEnergies AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:CE2:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -42.66
  • GF Value™: €14.62 vs. price of €13.90 (4.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CE2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CropEnergies AG Business Description

Address Maximilianstrasse 10, Mannheim, BW, DEU, D-68165
CropEnergies AG is a German company which manufactures bioethanol for the fuel sector from cereals and sugar beet. The company also produces various food and animal feed products such as ProtiWanze, a liquid protein animal feed for feeding ruminants and pigs, as well as a high-grade dry stillage protein animal feed. In addition, it produces neutral alcohol for the beverage, food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, as well as for industrial applications, such as the production of windscreen washer fluid and disinfectants.
70GF Score

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