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IngevityMEX:NGVT 62 EV-to-EBITDA is 185.51 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 1483% above its 10-year median of 11.72. GuruFocus rates MEX:NGVT with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN855.13. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,317 Chemicals companies, Ingevity ranks worse than 97.65% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Ingevity's enterprise value is MXN65,230 Mil.
Ingevity's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN352 Mil. Therefore, Ingevity's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 185.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ingevity's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:NGVT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -139.64 Med: 11.72 Max: 180.14
Current: 171.76
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Ingevity was 180.14. The lowest was -139.64. And the median was 11.72.
MEX:NGVT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 97.65% of 1317
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.32
vs MEX:NGVT: 171.76
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 (2026-07-23), Ingevity's stock price is MXN1430.00.
Ingevity's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-67.987. Therefore, Ingevity'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).
Ingevity (MEX:NGVT) 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.
Ingevity's share price for today is MXN1430.00.
Ingevity'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 MXN-67.987.
* 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 Ingevity'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.
MEX:NGVT vs KWR, MTX, ASH: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ingevity'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.
Ingevity EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ingevity's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ingevity's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Ingevity's current Enterprise Value is MXN65,230 Mil.
Ingevity'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 MXN352 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.
Ingevity (MEX:NGVT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 185.51 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ingevity. This is 1483% above median its historical median of 11.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Ingevity ranks #1286 out of 1317 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 97.6%.
Is Ingevity's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Ingevity's current EV-to-EBITDA of 185.51 is 1483% above median its 10-year median of 11.72. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.32. Ingevity's value of 185.51 is 1292.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ingevity ranks #1286 out of 1317 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ingevity has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingevity's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KWR and MTX?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ingevity ranks #1286 out of 1317 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Ingevity in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.32. Ingevity's value of 185.51 is 1292.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.72 vs. the industry median of 13.32, Ingevity has consistently been above 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 13.32, based on 1,317 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. Ingevity's current EV-to-EBITDA of 185.51 is 1292.7% above 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 Ingevity. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ingevity's current EV-to-EBITDA is 185.51, which is 1483% above median its own 10-year median of 11.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingevity stock overvalued right now?
Ingevity (MEX:NGVT) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 185.51. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN855.13, compared to a current price of MXN1,430.00 — trading 67.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 185.51, which is 1483% above median its 10-year median of 11.72 and 1292.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 13.32. Ingevity's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Ingevity (MEX:NGVT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 185.51 as of Jul. 23, 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 Ingevity (MEX:NGVT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingevity stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,430.00 is trading 67.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN855.13.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NGVT:
EV-to-EBITDA: 185.51 (1483% above median its 10-year median of 11.72)
GF Value™: MXN855.13 vs. price of MXN1,430.00 (67.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1292.7% above the Chemicals median (#1286 of 1317)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:NGVT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ingevity Corp is a chemical manufacturer based in the United States. It conducts its operations through three segments, namely Performance Chemicals, Advanced Polymer Technologies, and Performance Materials. The bulk of its revenue is generated by the Performance Chemicals segment which deals with the manufacture and sale of specialty chemicals that find their use in a range of processes such as asphalt paving, oil exploration and production, agrochemicals, adhesives, lubricants, and publication inks. The Performance Materials segment, on the other hand, focuses on automotive carbon products used in automobiles. The Advanced Polymer Technologies segment produces caprolactone and caprolactone-based specialty polymers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from North America.
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