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CelaneseMIL:1CE 49 EV-to-EBITDA is 41.76 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 278% above its 10-year median of 11.06. GuruFocus rates MIL:1CE with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,321 Chemicals companies, Celanese ranks worse than 84.56% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Celanese's enterprise value is €14,375 Mil.
Celanese's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €344 Mil. Therefore, Celanese's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 41.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Celanese's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1CE'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.16 Med: 11.06 Max: 80.95
Current: 42.59
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Celanese was 80.95. The lowest was -13.16. And the median was 11.06.
MIL:1CE's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 84.56% of 1321
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.14
vs MIL:1CE: 42.59
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.
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.
Celanese's share price for today is €42.00.
Celanese'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 €-8.496.
* 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 Celanese'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 Chemicals subindustry, Celanese'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.
Celanese EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Celanese's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Celanese's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Celanese's current Enterprise Value is €14,375 Mil.
Celanese'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 €344 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.
Celanese (MIL:1CE) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 41.76 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Celanese. This is 278% above median its historical median of 11.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Celanese ranks #1117 out of 1321 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is Celanese's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Celanese's current EV-to-EBITDA of 41.76 is 278% above median its 10-year median of 11.06. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.14. Celanese's value of 41.76 is 217.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Celanese ranks #1117 out of 1321 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Celanese has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celanese's EV-to-EBITDA compare to OLN and HUN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Celanese ranks #1117 out of 1321 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Celanese in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.14. Celanese's value of 41.76 is 217.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.06 vs. the industry median of 13.14, Celanese 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 13.14, 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. Celanese's current EV-to-EBITDA of 41.76 is 217.8% 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 Celanese. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Celanese's current EV-to-EBITDA is 41.76, which is 278% above median its own 10-year median of 11.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celanese stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese (MIL:1CE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.23, compared to a current price of €42.00 — trading 26.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 41.76, which is 278% above median its 10-year median of 11.06 and 217.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 13.14. Celanese's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Celanese (MIL:1CE), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 41.76 as of Jul. 31, 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 Celanese (MIL:1CE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €42.00 is trading 26.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €57.23.
GuruFocus considers Celanese to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1CE:
EV-to-EBITDA: 41.76 (278% above median its 10-year median of 11.06)
GF Value™: €57.23 vs. price of €42.00 (26.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 217.8% above the Chemicals median (#1117 of 1321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1CE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Celanese is one of the world's largest producers of acetic acid and its downstream derivative chemicals, which are used in various end markets, including coatings and adhesives. The company is also one of the largest producers of specialty polymers, which are used in the automotive, electronics, medical, building, and consumer end markets. The company also makes cellulose derivatives used in cigarette filters.
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