SP Refractories (NSE:SPRL) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.74 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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NSE:SPRL SP Refractories Ltd NSE:SPRL
77 GF Score
Price ₹101.95
GF Value ₹131.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is SP Refractories EV-to-EBITDA?

SP Refractories NSE:SPRL 77 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.74 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 9.42. GuruFocus rates NSE:SPRL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹131.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Building Materials companies, SP Refractories ranks better than 82.52% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, SP Refractories's enterprise value is ₹251.8 Mil. SP Refractories's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹53.1 Mil. Therefore, SP Refractories's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.74.

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

NSE:SPRL' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.83   Med: 9.42   Max: 24.87
Current: 4.74

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of SP Refractories was 24.87. The lowest was 2.83. And the median was 9.42.

NSE:SPRL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
82.52% of 349 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 8.8 vs NSE:SPRL: 4.74

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 (2026-08-11), SP Refractories's stock price is ₹101.95. SP Refractories's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹19.720. Therefore, SP Refractories's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 5.17.

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


SP Refractories  (NSE:SPRL) 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.

SP Refractories's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=101.95/19.720
=5.17

SP Refractories's share price for today is ₹101.95.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SP Refractories's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹19.720.

* 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?


SP Refractories EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


SP Refractories EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SP Refractories'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.

SP Refractories EV-to-EBITDA Chart

SP Refractories Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 13.29 10.51 7.33 4.11

SP Refractories Semi-Annual Data
Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.51 0.00 7.33 0.00 4.11

NSE:SPRL vs CRH, VMC, MLM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, SP Refractories'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.


SP Refractories EV-to-EBITDA vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, SP Refractories's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SP Refractories EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

SP Refractories's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=251.757/53.082
=4.74

SP Refractories's current Enterprise Value is ₹251.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SP Refractories's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹53.1 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 4.74 mean?
SP Refractories (NSE:SPRL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.74 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SP Refractories. This is 50% below median its historical median of 9.42. Over the past decade, SP Refractories' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.83 to 24.87. According to the industry distribution chart, SP Refractories ranks #61 out of 349 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is SP Refractories' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
SP Refractories' current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.74 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 9.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.83 to a high of 24.87. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.80. SP Refractories' value of 4.74 is 46.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SP Refractories ranks #61 out of 349 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SP Refractories has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SP Refractories' EV-to-EBITDA compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, SP Refractories ranks #61 out of 349 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places SP Refractories in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.80. SP Refractories' value of 4.74 is 46.1% below this benchmark. Historically, SP Refractories' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.83 to 24.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.42 vs. the industry median of 8.80, SP Refractories 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 Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Building Materials companies is 8.80, based on 349 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. SP Refractories's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.74 is 46.1% 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 SP Refractories. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SP Refractories's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.74, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 9.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SP Refractories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SP Refractories (NSE:SPRL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹131.80, compared to a current price of ₹101.95 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.74, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 9.42 and 46.1% below the Building Materials industry median of 8.80. SP Refractories' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 SP Refractories (NSE:SPRL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.74 as of Aug. 11, 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 SP Refractories (NSE:SPRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SP Refractories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹101.95 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹131.80. GuruFocus considers SP Refractories to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SPRL:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 4.74 (50% below median its 10-year median of 9.42)
  • GF Value™: ₹131.80 vs. price of ₹101.95 (22.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.1% below the Building Materials median (#61 of 349)

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


SP Refractories Business Description

Address Hingna Road, M-10, M-11/1 & M-11/2, MIDC Industrial Area, Nagpur, MH, IND, 440016
SP Refractories Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and supplying refractory material made using hydrated lime, calcined alumina, and other raw materials. The company is involved in single segment of manufacturing and supplying of high quality refractory material. Its core focus is on refractory cement which is a niche and high-margin cement widely used in iron and steel and construction industries because of its thermal conductivity, maximum strength, and heat resistance.
77GF Score

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