Johnson MattheyJMPLF 64 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.84 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 9.15. GuruFocus rates JMPLF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,315 Chemicals companies, Johnson Matthey ranks better than 61.83% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Johnson Matthey's enterprise value is $5,357 Mil.
Johnson Matthey's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $544 Mil. Therefore, Johnson Matthey's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Johnson Matthey's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JMPLF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.2 Med: 9.15 Max: 12.73
Current: 10.02
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Johnson Matthey was 12.73. The lowest was 4.20. And the median was 9.15.
JMPLF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 61.83% of 1315
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.52
vs JMPLF: 10.02
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).
Johnson Matthey (OTCPK:JMPLF) 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.
Johnson Matthey's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Johnson Matthey's share price for today is $28.6125.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Johnson Matthey's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.765.
* 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 Johnson Matthey'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, Johnson Matthey'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.
Johnson Matthey EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Johnson Matthey's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Johnson Matthey's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Johnson Matthey's current Enterprise Value is $5,357 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Johnson Matthey's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $544 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.
Johnson Matthey (JMPLF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.84 as of Jul. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Johnson Matthey. This is near median its historical median of 9.15. Over the past decade, Johnson Matthey's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.20 to 12.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Johnson Matthey ranks #502 out of 1315 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is Johnson Matthey's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Johnson Matthey's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.84 is near median its 10-year median of 9.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.20 to a high of 12.73. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.52. Johnson Matthey's value of 9.84 is 27.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Johnson Matthey ranks #502 out of 1315 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Johnson Matthey has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnson Matthey's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Johnson Matthey ranks #502 out of 1315 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Johnson Matthey in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.52. Johnson Matthey's value of 9.84 is 27.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Johnson Matthey's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.20 to 12.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.15 vs. the industry median of 13.52, Johnson Matthey 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 13.52, based on 1,315 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. Johnson Matthey's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.84 is 27.2% 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 Johnson Matthey. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Johnson Matthey's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johnson Matthey stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Matthey (JMPLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.50, compared to a current price of $28.61 — trading 63.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.15 and 27.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.52. Johnson Matthey's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Johnson Matthey (JMPLF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.84 as of Jul. 13, 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 Johnson Matthey (JMPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Matthey stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.61 is trading 63.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.50.
GuruFocus considers Johnson Matthey to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JMPLF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.84 (near median its 10-year median of 9.15)
GF Value™: $17.50 vs. price of $28.61 (63.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.2% below the Chemicals median (#502 of 1315)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JMPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Johnson Matthey PLC is a platinum group metals (PGMs) company. It uses metal chemistry, catalysis, and process engineering and provides technology and expertise to energy, chemicals, and automotive companies to decarbonise, reduce harmful emissions, and improve sustainability. Its segments include Clean Air, PGM Services, Catalyst Technologies, Hydrogen Technologies and Value Businesses. The company generates maximum revenue from the PGM Services segment, which enables the energy transition through providing circular solutions as demand for scarce critical materials increases, provides a strategic service to the group supporting the other segments with security of metal supply, and manufactures value-added PGM products. The company derives key revenue from the United Kingdom.
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