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DIC IndiaNSE:DICIND +0.72%67 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.01 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 9.71. GuruFocus rates NSE:DICIND with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹589.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,342 Chemicals companies, DIC India ranks better than 62.44% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, DIC India's enterprise value is ₹5,341 Mil.
DIC India's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹593 Mil. Therefore, DIC India's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for DIC India's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DICIND'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -217.76 Med: 9.71 Max: 413.48
Current: 9.01
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of DIC India was 413.48. The lowest was -217.76. And the median was 9.71.
NSE:DICIND's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 62.44% of 1342
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 12.395
vs NSE:DICIND: 9.01
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.
DIC India's share price for today is ₹605.60.
DIC 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 ₹31.520.
* 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 DIC 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.
NSE:DICIND vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DIC 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.
DIC India EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DIC India's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DIC India's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
DIC India's current Enterprise Value is ₹5,341 Mil.
DIC 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 ₹593 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.
DIC India (NSE:DICIND) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.01 as of Aug. 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 DIC India. This is near median its historical median of 9.71. According to the industry distribution chart, DIC India ranks #504 out of 1342 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is DIC India's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
DIC India's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.01 is near median its 10-year median of 9.71. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.40. DIC India's value of 9.01 is 27.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DIC India ranks #504 out of 1342 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DIC India has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DIC India's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DIC India ranks #504 out of 1342 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts DIC India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.40. DIC India's value of 9.01 is 27.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.71 vs. the industry median of 12.40, DIC India 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 12.40, based on 1,342 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. DIC India's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.01 is 27.3% 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 DIC India. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DIC India's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DIC India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DIC India (NSE:DICIND) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹589.72, compared to a current price of ₹605.60 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.71 and 27.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 12.40. DIC India's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 DIC India (NSE:DICIND), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.01 as of Aug. 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 DIC India (NSE:DICIND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DIC India stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹605.60 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹589.72.
GuruFocus considers DIC India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:DICIND:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.01 (near median its 10-year median of 9.71)
GF Value™: ₹589.72 vs. price of ₹605.60 (2.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.3% below the Chemicals median (#504 of 1342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DICIND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DIC India Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of manufacturing printing inks, which cover newsprint ink, offset ink, and liquid ink used in newspapers, other publications, and the packaging industries. It also provides lamination adhesives. The company's product portfolio comprises gravure printing inks, offset inks, barrier coatings, adhesives, metal deco inks, and specialty inks, among others. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of its products in its domestic market, and the rest through exports.
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