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Ise ChemicalsICHMF 64 EV-to-EBITDA is 14.16 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 10.02. GuruFocus rates ICHMF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.70 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,318 Chemicals companies, Ise Chemicals ranks worse than 55.92% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Ise Chemicals's enterprise value is $1,047.2 Mil.
Ise Chemicals's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $74.0 Mil. Therefore, Ise Chemicals's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 14.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ise Chemicals's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ICHMF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.88 Med: 10.02 Max: 69.02
Current: 14.83
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Ise Chemicals was 69.02. The lowest was 4.88. And the median was 10.02.
ICHMF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 55.92% of 1318
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.295
vs ICHMF: 14.83
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).
Ise Chemicals (OTCPK:ICHMF) 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.
Ise Chemicals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Ise Chemicals's share price for today is $24.73.
Ise Chemicals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.843.
* 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 Ise Chemicals'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ise Chemicals'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.
Ise Chemicals EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ise Chemicals's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ise Chemicals's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Ise Chemicals's current Enterprise Value is $1,047.2 Mil.
Ise Chemicals's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $74.0 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.
Ise Chemicals (ICHMF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 14.16 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ise Chemicals. This is 41% above median its historical median of 10.02. Over the past decade, Ise Chemicals' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.88 to 69.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Ise Chemicals ranks #737 out of 1318 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is Ise Chemicals' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Ise Chemicals' current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.16 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 10.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.88 to a high of 69.02. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.30. Ise Chemicals' value of 14.16 is 6.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ise Chemicals ranks #737 out of 1318 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ise Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ise Chemicals' EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ise Chemicals ranks #737 out of 1318 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Ise Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.30. Ise Chemicals' value of 14.16 is 6.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ise Chemicals' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.88 to 69.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.02 vs. the industry median of 13.30, Ise Chemicals 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 13.30, based on 1,318 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. Ise Chemicals's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.16 is 6.5% 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 Ise Chemicals. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ise Chemicals's current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.16, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 10.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ise Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ise Chemicals (ICHMF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.70, compared to a current price of $24.73 — trading 1354.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.16, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 10.02 and 6.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 13.30. Ise Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 64/100. 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 Ise Chemicals (ICHMF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.16 as of Jul. 24, 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 Ise Chemicals (ICHMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ise Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.73 is trading 1354.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.70.
GuruFocus considers Ise Chemicals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ICHMF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 14.16 (41% above median its 10-year median of 10.02)
GF Value™: $1.70 vs. price of $24.73 (1354.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.5% above the Chemicals median (#737 of 1318)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ICHMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ise Chemicals Corp engages in the production and distribution of iodine, metallic compounds, and natural gas. The company offers iodine for use in X-ray contrast media, pesticides, liquid crystal display polarizers, and laser beams. It also produces cobalt and nickel compounds for use in capacitors and lithium-ion batteries; and produces and supplies natural gas to gas companies and factories. Geographically, the company operates in Japan, Asia, America and Europe.
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