Eastman Chemical Co (LTS:0IF3) EV-to-EBITDA: 10.09 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — Near Median

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LTS:0IF3 Eastman Chemical Co LTS:0IF3
74 GF Score
Price $72.88
GF Value $79.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Eastman Chemical Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Eastman Chemical Co LTS:0IF3 -2.19% 74 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.09 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 9.41. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IF3 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $79.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,328 Chemicals companies, Eastman Chemical Co ranks better than 61.75% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Eastman Chemical Co's enterprise value is $12,898 Mil. Eastman Chemical Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,278 Mil. Therefore, Eastman Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.09.

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

LTS:0IF3' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.24   Med: 9.41   Max: 17
Current: 10.09

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Eastman Chemical Co was 17.00. The lowest was 6.24. And the median was 9.41.

LTS:0IF3's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
61.75% of 1328 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.41 vs LTS:0IF3: 10.09

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 (2026-08-13), Eastman Chemical Co's stock price is $72.88. Eastman Chemical Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.840. Therefore, Eastman Chemical Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 18.98.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Eastman Chemical Co  (LTS:0IF3) 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.

Eastman Chemical Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=72.88/3.840
=18.98

Eastman Chemical Co's share price for today is $72.88.
Eastman Chemical Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.840.

* 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?


Eastman Chemical Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Eastman Chemical Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eastman Chemical Co'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.

Eastman Chemical Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Eastman Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Eastman Chemical Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 7.73 7.48 8.91 11.25 9.60

LTS:0IF3 vs NEU, AXTA, ESI: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Eastman Chemical Co'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.


Eastman Chemical Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Eastman Chemical Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Eastman Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=12898.253/1278
=10.09

Eastman Chemical Co's current Enterprise Value is $12,898 Mil.
Eastman Chemical Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,278 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 10.09 mean?
Eastman Chemical Co (LTS:0IF3) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.09 as of Aug. 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 Eastman Chemical Co. This is near median its historical median of 9.41. Over the past decade, Eastman Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.24 to 17.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #508 out of 1328 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is Eastman Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Eastman Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.09 is near median its 10-year median of 9.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.24 to a high of 17.00. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.41. Eastman Chemical Co's value of 10.09 is 24.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #508 out of 1328 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eastman Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastman Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NEU and AXTA?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Eastman Chemical Co ranks #508 out of 1328 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Eastman Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.41. Eastman Chemical Co's value of 10.09 is 24.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Eastman Chemical Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.24 to 17.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.41 vs. the industry median of 13.41, Eastman Chemical Co 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 13.41, based on 1,328 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. Eastman Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.09 is 24.8% 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 Eastman Chemical Co. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastman Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.09, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastman Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastman Chemical Co (LTS:0IF3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $79.20, compared to a current price of $72.88 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.09, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.41 and 24.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.41. Eastman Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Eastman Chemical Co (LTS:0IF3), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.09 as of Aug. 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 Eastman Chemical Co (LTS:0IF3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastman Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $72.88 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $79.20. GuruFocus considers Eastman Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0IF3:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 10.09 (near median its 10-year median of 9.41)
  • GF Value™: $79.20 vs. price of $72.88 (8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.8% below the Chemicals median (#508 of 1328)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IF3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Eastman Chemical Co Business Description

Address 200 South Wilcox Drive, Kingsport, TN, USA, 37662
Established in 1920 to produce chemicals for Eastman Kodak, Eastman Chemical has grown into a global specialty chemical company with manufacturing sites around the world. The company generates the majority of its sales outside of the United States, with a strong presence in Asian markets. During the past several years, Eastman has sold noncore businesses, choosing to focus on higher-margin specialty product offerings.
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