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KanekaKANKF 70 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.65 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 9.03. GuruFocus rates KANKF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.46. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,322 Chemicals companies, Kaneka ranks better than 83.28% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kaneka's enterprise value is $3,538 Mil.
Kaneka's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $626 Mil. Therefore, Kaneka's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kaneka's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KANKF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.84 Med: 9.03 Max: 21.96
Current: 5.83
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kaneka was 21.96. The lowest was 4.84. And the median was 9.03.
KANKF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 83.28% of 1322
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.375
vs KANKF: 5.83
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.
As of today (2026-08-09), Kaneka's stock price is $30.275.
Kaneka's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.252. Therefore, Kaneka's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 9.31.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
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.
Kaneka's share price for today is $30.275.
Kaneka'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 $3.252.
* 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 Kaneka'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, Kaneka'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.
Kaneka EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaneka's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaneka's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kaneka's current Enterprise Value is $3,538 Mil.
Kaneka'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 $626 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.
Kaneka (KANKF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.65 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kaneka. This is 37% below median its historical median of 9.03. Over the past decade, Kaneka's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.84 to 21.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #221 out of 1322 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Kaneka's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kaneka's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.65 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 9.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.84 to a high of 21.96. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.38. Kaneka's value of 5.65 is 57.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #221 out of 1322 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kaneka has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaneka's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kaneka ranks #221 out of 1322 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kaneka in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.38. Kaneka's value of 5.65 is 57.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kaneka's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.84 to 21.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.03 vs. the industry median of 13.38, Kaneka 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 13.38, based on 1,322 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. Kaneka's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.65 is 57.8% 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 Kaneka. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaneka's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.65, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 9.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaneka stock overvalued right now?
Kaneka (KANKF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.65. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.46, compared to a current price of $30.28 — trading 34.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.65, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 9.03 and 57.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.38. Kaneka's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 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 Kaneka (KANKF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.65 as of Aug. 09, 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 Kaneka (KANKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaneka stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.28 is trading 34.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.46.
Key valuation signals for KANKF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.65 (37% below median its 10-year median of 9.03)
GF Value™: $22.46 vs. price of $30.28 (34.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.8% below the Chemicals median (#221 of 1322)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KANKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaneka Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into seven segments based on product type. The foodstuffs segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells margarine, shortening, bakery yeast and spices. The chemicals segment sells polyvinyl chloride used in pipes and flooring. The functional and expandable products segments sell polystyrene- and silicone-based products. The life science products segment sells medical devices, which include balloon catheters for vessel stenosis, and pharmaceutical ingredients. The electronic products segment sells heat resistant films and optical materials. The synthetic fibers segment sells fibers used to make apparel. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
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