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Symrise AGMIL:1SYM 62 EV-to-EBITDA is 18.79 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 19.44. GuruFocus rates MIL:1SYM with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €94.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,322 Chemicals companies, Symrise AG ranks worse than 63.77% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Symrise AG's enterprise value is €14,458 Mil.
Symrise AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €769 Mil. Therefore, Symrise AG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 18.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for Symrise AG's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1SYM'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.8 Med: 19.44 Max: 26.72
Current: 18.79
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Symrise AG was 26.72. The lowest was 10.80. And the median was 19.44.
MIL:1SYM's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 63.77% of 1322
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.425
vs MIL:1SYM: 18.79
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.
Symrise AG's share price for today is €88.22.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Symrise AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.770.
* 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 Symrise AG'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.
MIL:1SYM vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Symrise AG'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.
Symrise AG EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Symrise AG's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Symrise AG's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Symrise AG's current Enterprise Value is €14,458 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Symrise AG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €769 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.
Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 18.79 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Symrise AG. This is near median its historical median of 19.44. Over the past decade, Symrise AG's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.80 to 26.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #843 out of 1322 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.
Is Symrise AG's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Symrise AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.79 is near median its 10-year median of 19.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.80 to a high of 26.72. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.43. Symrise AG's value of 18.79 is 40% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #843 out of 1322 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Symrise AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symrise AG's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #843 out of 1322 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Symrise AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.43. Symrise AG's value of 18.79 is 40% above this benchmark. Historically, Symrise AG's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.80 to 26.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.44 vs. the industry median of 13.43, Symrise AG 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 13.43, based on 1,322 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. Symrise AG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.79 is 40% 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 Symrise AG. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symrise AG's current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.79, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symrise AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €94.73, compared to a current price of €88.22 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.79, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.44 and 40% above the Chemicals industry median of 13.43. Symrise AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 10 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 Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.79 as of Aug. 10, 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 Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €88.22 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €94.73.
GuruFocus considers Symrise AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1SYM:
EV-to-EBITDA: 18.79 (near median its 10-year median of 19.44)
GF Value™: €94.73 vs. price of €88.22 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40% above the Chemicals median (#843 of 1322)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1SYM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Symrise is a global supplier of ingredients for fragrances and flavourings across the food, beverage, household products, and pharmaceutical industries. With an estimated 12% market share, it is the world's fourth-largest supplier of fragrances and flavourings. The company was created after a 2003 merger of two companies that originated in 1874 and 1919. With almost 13,000 employees, Symrise produces 35,000 products sourced from 10,000 mostly natural raw materials such as vanilla, citrus, blossoms, and plant or animal materials for more than 6,000 customers.
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