KURCF (Kureha) EV-to-EBITDA: -15.99 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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KURCF Kureha Corp KURCF
74 GF Score
Price $20.66
GF Value $18.21
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What is Kureha EV-to-EBITDA?

Kureha KURCF 74 EV-to-EBITDA is -15.99 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates KURCF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.21. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,321 Chemicals companies, Kureha ranks worse than 75700.15% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kureha's enterprise value is $1,628 Mil. Kureha's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-102 Mil. Therefore, Kureha's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -15.99.

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

KURCF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.98   Med: 6.5   Max: 16.85
Current: -14.54

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kureha was 16.85. The lowest was -14.98. And the median was 6.50.

KURCF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1321 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.63 vs KURCF: -14.54

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 (2026-08-06), Kureha's stock price is $20.66333. Kureha's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.596. Therefore, Kureha'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).


Kureha  (OTCPK:KURCF) 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.

Kureha's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=20.66333/-1.596
=At Loss

Kureha's share price for today is $20.66333.
Kureha'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 $-1.596.

* 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?


Kureha EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kureha EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kureha'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.

Kureha EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Kureha Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.85 4.49 6.95 8.57 -13.82

Kureha 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 8.57 9.98 9.98 7.05 -13.82

KURCF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kureha'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.


Kureha EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Kureha EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Kureha's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1627.533/-101.81
=-15.99

Kureha's current Enterprise Value is $1,628 Mil.
Kureha'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 $-102 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 -15.99 mean?
Kureha (KURCF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -15.99 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kureha. According to the industry distribution chart, Kureha ranks #999999 out of 1321 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Kureha's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kureha's current EV-to-EBITDA is -15.99. Based on the distribution chart, Kureha ranks #999999 out of 1321 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kureha has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kureha's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kureha ranks #999999 out of 1321 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kureha in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.63. 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 13.63, based on 1,321 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 Kureha. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kureha's current EV-to-EBITDA is -15.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kureha stock overvalued right now?
Kureha (KURCF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -15.99. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.21, compared to a current price of $20.66 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -15.99. Kureha's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Kureha (KURCF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -15.99 as of Aug. 06, 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 Kureha (KURCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kureha stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $20.66 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.21.

Key valuation signals for KURCF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -15.99
  • GF Value™: $18.21 vs. price of $20.66 (13.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Kureha Business Description

Other Exchanges 4023:Japan0K1:Germany
Address 3-3-2, Nihonbashi-Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8552
Kureha Corp manufactures and sells chemicals and chemical-based products in four segments based on product type. The specialty plastics segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells plastic wrap used by consumers to package food, as well as commercial food packaging and fishing line. The advanced materials segment sells plastics such as polyvinylidene fluoride used in electronic materials and for water treatment, as well as carbon used in lithium ion batteries and industrial insulation. The specialty chemicals segment sells pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, and industrial chemicals. The construction and other operations segment provides construction, engineering, and logistics services.
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