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NagaseNGSCF -1.02%71 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.39 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 10.06. GuruFocus rates NGSCF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,315 Chemicals companies, Nagase ranks better than 65.86% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Nagase's enterprise value is $3,797 Mil.
Nagase's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $452 Mil. Therefore, Nagase's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nagase's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NGSCF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.27 Med: 10.06 Max: 18.42
Current: 9
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Nagase was 18.42. The lowest was 6.27. And the median was 10.06.
NGSCF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 65.86% of 1315
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.55
vs NGSCF: 9.00
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 (2026-07-14), Nagase's stock price is $7.364.
Nagase's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.518. Therefore, Nagase's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 14.22.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Nagase (OTCPK:NGSCF) 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.
Nagase's share price for today is $7.364.
Nagase'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 $0.518.
* 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 Nagase'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nagase'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.
Nagase EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nagase's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nagase's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Nagase's current Enterprise Value is $3,797 Mil.
Nagase'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 $452 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.
Nagase (NGSCF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.39 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nagase. This is 17% below median its historical median of 10.06. Over the past decade, Nagase's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.27 to 18.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Nagase ranks #449 out of 1315 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Nagase's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Nagase's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.39 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 10.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.27 to a high of 18.42. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.55. Nagase's value of 8.39 is 38.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nagase ranks #449 out of 1315 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nagase has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nagase's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nagase ranks #449 out of 1315 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Nagase in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.55. Nagase's value of 8.39 is 38.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Nagase's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.27 to 18.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.06 vs. the industry median of 13.55, Nagase 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 13.55, based on 1,315 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. Nagase's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.39 is 38.1% 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 Nagase. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nagase's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.39, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 10.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nagase stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase (NGSCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.46, compared to a current price of $7.36 — trading 199.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.39, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 10.06 and 38.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.55. Nagase's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Nagase (NGSCF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.39 as of Jul. 14, 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 Nagase (NGSCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.36 is trading 199.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.46.
GuruFocus considers Nagase to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGSCF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.39 (17% below median its 10-year median of 10.06)
GF Value™: $2.46 vs. price of $7.36 (199.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.1% below the Chemicals median (#449 of 1315)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGSCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nagase & Co Ltd is a Japan-based trading company focused on chemicals and related products. The company operates through five segments. The Electronics and Energy segment covers semiconductors, components, AR/VR, renewable energy, and displays. The Functional Material segment handles paints, inks, resins, chemicals, films, and sanitary materials. The Life Related segment offers pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, food ingredients, cosmetics, reagents, and medical devices. The Mobility segment provides materials and products for batteries, electrification, in-vehicle electronics, and autonomous driving. The Processing Material segment deals with plastics, resins, molding machines, and molds, while Others includes information processing and functional services.
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