Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL) EV-to-EBITDA: 31.94 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 57% Above Median

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NSE:HSCL Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd NSE:HSCL
82 GF Score
Price ₹752.65
GF Value ₹493.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Himadri Speciality Chemical EV-to-EBITDA?

Himadri Speciality Chemical NSE:HSCL -1.10% 82 EV-to-EBITDA is 31.94 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 20.40. GuruFocus rates NSE:HSCL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹493.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,322 Chemicals companies, Himadri Speciality Chemical ranks worse than 77.38% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Himadri Speciality Chemical's enterprise value is ₹385,167 Mil. Himadri Speciality Chemical's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹12,060 Mil. Therefore, Himadri Speciality Chemical's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 31.94.

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

NSE:HSCL' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.39   Med: 20.4   Max: 43.76
Current: 31.94

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Himadri Speciality Chemical was 43.76. The lowest was 3.39. And the median was 20.40.

NSE:HSCL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
77.38% of 1322 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.425 vs NSE:HSCL: 31.94

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 (2026-08-10), Himadri Speciality Chemical's stock price is ₹752.65. Himadri Speciality Chemical's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹15.920. Therefore, Himadri Speciality Chemical's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 47.28.

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


Himadri Speciality Chemical  (NSE:HSCL) 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.

Himadri Speciality Chemical's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=752.65/15.920
=47.28

Himadri Speciality Chemical's share price for today is ₹752.65.
Himadri Speciality Chemical'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 ₹15.920.

* 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?


Himadri Speciality Chemical EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Himadri Speciality Chemical EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Himadri Speciality Chemical'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.

Himadri Speciality Chemical EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Himadri Speciality Chemical Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Himadri Speciality Chemical Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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NSE:HSCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Himadri Speciality Chemical'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.


Himadri Speciality Chemical EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Himadri Speciality Chemical's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Himadri Speciality Chemical's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


NSE:HSCL
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Himadri Speciality Chemical EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Himadri Speciality Chemical's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=385166.546/12059.6
=31.94

Himadri Speciality Chemical's current Enterprise Value is ₹385,167 Mil.
Himadri Speciality Chemical'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 ₹12,060 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 31.94 mean?
Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 31.94 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 Himadri Speciality Chemical. This is 57% above median its historical median of 20.40. Over the past decade, Himadri Speciality Chemical's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.39 to 43.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Himadri Speciality Chemical ranks #1023 out of 1322 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 77.4%.
Is Himadri Speciality Chemical's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Himadri Speciality Chemical's current EV-to-EBITDA of 31.94 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 20.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.39 to a high of 43.76. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.43. Himadri Speciality Chemical's value of 31.94 is 137.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Himadri Speciality Chemical ranks #1023 out of 1322 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Himadri Speciality Chemical has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Himadri Speciality Chemical's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Himadri Speciality Chemical ranks #1023 out of 1322 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Himadri Speciality Chemical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.43. Himadri Speciality Chemical's value of 31.94 is 137.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Himadri Speciality Chemical's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.39 to 43.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.40 vs. the industry median of 13.43, Himadri Speciality Chemical 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. Himadri Speciality Chemical's current EV-to-EBITDA of 31.94 is 137.9% 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 Himadri Speciality Chemical. 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. Himadri Speciality Chemical's current EV-to-EBITDA is 31.94, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 20.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Himadri Speciality Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹493.49, compared to a current price of ₹752.65 — trading 52.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 31.94, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 20.40 and 137.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 13.43. Himadri Speciality Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 31.94 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 Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himadri Speciality Chemical stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹752.65 is trading 52.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹493.49. GuruFocus considers Himadri Speciality Chemical to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HSCL:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 31.94 (57% above median its 10-year median of 20.40)
  • GF Value™: ₹493.49 vs. price of ₹752.65 (52.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 137.9% above the Chemicals median (#1023 of 1322)

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


Himadri Speciality Chemical Business Description

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Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd is an Indian Coal Tar Pitch manufacturer with supplies to aluminium and graphite manufacturers. The company operates its business through two segments, which include Carbon Materials and chemicals; Power; and Others. Through its operating segments, the company serves coal tar pitch to various industries to help manufacture aluminum, graphite electrodes, warhead missiles, lithium-ion batteries, and sulfonated naphthalene formaldehyde. Himadri also generates power through the windmills, which are marketed to the state electricity grid. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Carbon materials and chemicals segment. The group has a business presence in India, where it generates maximum revenue; and Outside India.
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