Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC (HSTC:PLC) EV-to-EBITDA: 18.78 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 133% Above Median

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HSTC:PLC Petrolimex Petrochemical Corporation JSC HSTC:PLC
73 GF Score
Price ₫17,700.00
GF Value ₫30,252.39
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC EV-to-EBITDA?

Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC HSTC:PLC -3.80% 73 EV-to-EBITDA is 18.78 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 133% above its 10-year median of 8.07. GuruFocus rates HSTC:PLC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫30,252.39 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,319 Chemicals companies, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC ranks worse than 63.68% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's enterprise value is ₫2,419,358 Mil. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫128,796 Mil. Therefore, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 18.78.

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

HSTC:PLC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.61   Med: 8.07   Max: 18.78
Current: 18.78

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC was 18.78. The lowest was 4.61. And the median was 8.07.

HSTC:PLC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
63.68% of 1319 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.39 vs HSTC:PLC: 18.78

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 (2026-07-28), Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's stock price is ₫17700.00. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫-537.000. Therefore, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC'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).


Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC  (HSTC:PLC) 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.

Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=17700.00/-537.000
=At Loss

Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's share price for today is ₫17700.00.
Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC'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 ₫-537.000.

* 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?


Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC'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.

Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HSTC:PLC vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC'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.


Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


HSTC:PLC
73GF Score
Petrolimex Petrochemical Corporation JSC HSTC:PLC
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Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2419357.906/128795.971
=18.78

Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's current Enterprise Value is ₫2,419,358 Mil.
Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC'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 ₫128,796 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 18.78 mean?
Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC (HSTC:PLC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 18.78 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC. This is 133% above median its historical median of 8.07. Over the past decade, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.61 to 18.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC ranks #840 out of 1319 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.78 is 133% above median its 10-year median of 8.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.61 to a high of 18.78. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.39. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's value of 18.78 is 40.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC ranks #840 out of 1319 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC ranks #840 out of 1319 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.39. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's value of 18.78 is 40.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.61 to 18.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.07 vs. the industry median of 13.39, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC 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 13.39, based on 1,319 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. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.78 is 40.3% 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 Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.78, which is 133% above median its own 10-year median of 8.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC (HSTC:PLC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫30,252.39, compared to a current price of ₫17,700.00 — trading 41.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.78, which is 133% above median its 10-year median of 8.07 and 40.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 13.39. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC (HSTC:PLC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.78 as of Jul. 28, 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 Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC (HSTC:PLC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫17,700.00 is trading 41.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫30,252.39. GuruFocus considers Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:PLC:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 18.78 (133% above median its 10-year median of 8.07)
  • GF Value™: ₫30,252.39 vs. price of ₫17,700.00 (41.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.3% above the Chemicals median (#840 of 1319)

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


Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC Business Description

Address No.229 Tay Son Street, Dong Da District, Floors 18 & 19, Khuong Thuong Ward, Hanoi, VNM
Petrolimex Petrochemical Corporation JSC is principally engaged in trading, importing and exporting lubricants, asphalt, chemicals and other petroleum and gas-related products. It is also involved in the trading, importing and exporting materials and equipment specialized in petrochemicals. The company offers transportation services; warehouse leasing; blending, testing, consultancy, and petrochemical technical services. In addition, it provides Maritime supply services.
73GF Score

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