Castrol India (NSE:CASTROLIND) EV-to-EBITDA: 12.21 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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NSE:CASTROLIND Castrol India Ltd NSE:CASTROLIND
83 GF Score
Price ₹186.88
GF Value ₹228.50
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Castrol India EV-to-EBITDA?

Castrol India NSE:CASTROLIND +0.01% 83 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.21 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 13.57. GuruFocus rates NSE:CASTROLIND with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹228.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 772 Oil & Gas companies, Castrol India ranks worse than 75% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Castrol India's enterprise value is ₹176,692 Mil. Castrol India's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹14,471 Mil. Therefore, Castrol India's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.21.

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

NSE:CASTROLIND' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.72   Med: 13.57   Max: 23.13
Current: 12.2

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Castrol India was 23.13. The lowest was 7.72. And the median was 13.57.

NSE:CASTROLIND's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
75% of 772 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.46 vs NSE:CASTROLIND: 12.20

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 (2026-08-26), Castrol India's stock price is ₹186.88. Castrol India's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹10.730. Therefore, Castrol India's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 17.42.

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


Castrol India  (NSE:CASTROLIND) 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.

Castrol India's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=186.88/10.730
=17.42

Castrol India's share price for today is ₹186.88.
Castrol India'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 ₹10.730.

* 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?


Castrol India EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Castrol India EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Castrol India'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.

Castrol India EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Castrol India Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.76 9.36 13.02 13.33 12.91

Castrol India 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 16.21 14.83 12.91 13.18 12.04

NSE:CASTROLIND vs MPC, VLO, PSX: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Castrol India'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.


Castrol India EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Castrol India's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Castrol India's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Castrol India EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Castrol India's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=176691.874/14471
=12.21

Castrol India's current Enterprise Value is ₹176,692 Mil.
Castrol India'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 ₹14,471 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 12.21 mean?
Castrol India (NSE:CASTROLIND) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.21 as of Aug. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Castrol India. This is 10% below median its historical median of 13.57. Over the past decade, Castrol India's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.72 to 23.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Castrol India ranks #579 out of 772 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Castrol India's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Castrol India's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.21 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 13.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.72 to a high of 23.13. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.46. Castrol India's value of 12.21 is 63.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Castrol India ranks #579 out of 772 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Castrol India has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Castrol India's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Castrol India ranks #579 out of 772 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Castrol India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.46. Castrol India's value of 12.21 is 63.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Castrol India's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.72 to 23.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.57 vs. the industry median of 7.46, Castrol India 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.46, based on 772 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. Castrol India's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.21 is 63.7% 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 Castrol India. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Castrol India's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.21, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 13.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Castrol India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castrol India (NSE:CASTROLIND) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹228.50, compared to a current price of ₹186.88 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.21, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 13.57 and 63.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.46. Castrol India's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Castrol India (NSE:CASTROLIND), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.21 as of Aug. 26, 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 Castrol India (NSE:CASTROLIND) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castrol India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹186.88 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹228.50. GuruFocus considers Castrol India to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:CASTROLIND:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 12.21 (10% below median its 10-year median of 13.57)
  • GF Value™: ₹228.50 vs. price of ₹186.88 (18.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#579 of 772)

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


Castrol India Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 500870:India
Address Mahakali Caves Road, Technopolis Knowledge Park, Andheri East, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400093
Castrol India Ltd is principally engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of automotive and industrial lubricants and related services. It sells its products under the Castrol brand. The company's reportable business segment consists of a single segment: lubricants. The majority of all revenue comes from India.
83GF Score

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₹186.88
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₹228.50
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