Dadabhoy Cement Industries (KAR:DBCI) EV-to-EBITDA: -38.49 (As of Sep. 01, 2026)

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KAR:DBCI Dadabhoy Cement Industries Ltd KAR:DBCI
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What is Dadabhoy Cement Industries EV-to-EBITDA?

Dadabhoy Cement Industries KAR:DBCI -1.85% 30 EV-to-EBITDA is -38.49 as of Sep. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:DBCI with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 344 Building Materials companies, Dadabhoy Cement Industries ranks worse than 290697.38% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Dadabhoy Cement Industries's enterprise value is ₨1,047.87 Mil. Dadabhoy Cement Industries's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-27.22 Mil. Therefore, Dadabhoy Cement Industries's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -38.49.

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

KAR:DBCI' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.36   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -38.49

KAR:DBCI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 344 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 8.705 vs KAR:DBCI: -38.49

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 (2026-09-01), Dadabhoy Cement Industries's stock price is ₨12.73. Dadabhoy Cement Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-0.200. Therefore, Dadabhoy Cement Industries'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).


Dadabhoy Cement Industries  (KAR:DBCI) 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.

Dadabhoy Cement Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=12.73/-0.200
=At Loss

Dadabhoy Cement Industries's share price for today is ₨12.73.
Dadabhoy Cement Industries'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 ₨-0.200.

* 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?


Dadabhoy Cement Industries EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Dadabhoy Cement Industries EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dadabhoy Cement Industries'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.

Dadabhoy Cement Industries EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Dadabhoy Cement Industries Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.35 -6.35 -6.05 -15.19 -16.08

Dadabhoy Cement Industries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.93 -16.08 -19.98 -20.28 -11.07

KAR:DBCI vs CRH, MLM, VMC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Dadabhoy Cement Industries'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.


Dadabhoy Cement Industries EV-to-EBITDA vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Dadabhoy Cement Industries's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dadabhoy Cement Industries's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Dadabhoy Cement Industries EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Dadabhoy Cement Industries's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1047.869/-27.223
=-38.49

Dadabhoy Cement Industries's current Enterprise Value is ₨1,047.87 Mil.
Dadabhoy Cement Industries'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 ₨-27.22 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 -38.49 mean?
Dadabhoy Cement Industries (KAR:DBCI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -38.49 as of Sep. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Dadabhoy Cement Industries. According to the industry distribution chart, Dadabhoy Cement Industries ranks #999999 out of 344 companies in the Building Materials industry.
Is Dadabhoy Cement Industries' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Dadabhoy Cement Industries' current EV-to-EBITDA is -38.49. Based on the distribution chart, Dadabhoy Cement Industries ranks #999999 out of 344 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dadabhoy Cement Industries has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dadabhoy Cement Industries' EV-to-EBITDA compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Dadabhoy Cement Industries ranks #999999 out of 344 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Dadabhoy Cement Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.71. 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 Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Building Materials companies is 8.71, based on 344 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 Dadabhoy Cement Industries. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dadabhoy Cement Industries's current EV-to-EBITDA is -38.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dadabhoy Cement Industries stock overvalued right now?
Dadabhoy Cement Industries (KAR:DBCI) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -38.49. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -38.49. Dadabhoy Cement Industries' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Dadabhoy Cement Industries (KAR:DBCI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -38.49 as of Sep. 01, 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.

Dadabhoy Cement Industries Business Description

Address Ittehad Lane 12, Plot No. 30-C, Noor Centre Office No.4, 2nd Floor, Phase VII Defence Officer Housing Authority, Karachi, SD, PAK
Dadabhoy Cement Industries Ltd is a Pakistan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of cement. The company produces ordinary Portland cement, slag cement, and sulphate-resistant cement products. It operates a manufacturing facility that uses modern technology and is known for introducing slag cement in the country. The company is a subsidiary of Leo (Pvt) Limited. The company's business activities include ongoing optimization and capacity enhancement of its cement production plant.
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