Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) EV-to-EBITDA: 74.18 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 382% Above Median

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NSE:UCL Ushanti Colour Chem Ltd NSE:UCL
57 GF Score
Price ₹260.00
GF Value ₹91.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Ushanti Colour Chem EV-to-EBITDA?

Ushanti Colour Chem NSE:UCL 57 EV-to-EBITDA is 74.18 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 382% above its 10-year median of 15.39. GuruFocus rates NSE:UCL with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹91.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,330 Chemicals companies, Ushanti Colour Chem ranks worse than 91.13% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Ushanti Colour Chem's enterprise value is ₹3,385 Mil. Ushanti Colour Chem's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹46 Mil. Therefore, Ushanti Colour Chem's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 74.18.

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

NSE:UCL' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.91   Med: 15.39   Max: 116.03
Current: 74.18

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Ushanti Colour Chem was 116.03. The lowest was 4.91. And the median was 15.39.

NSE:UCL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
91.13% of 1330 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.03 vs NSE:UCL: 74.18

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 (2026-08-19), Ushanti Colour Chem's stock price is ₹260.00. Ushanti Colour Chem's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-1.810. Therefore, Ushanti Colour Chem's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


Ushanti Colour Chem  (NSE:UCL) 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.

Ushanti Colour Chem's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=260.00/-1.810
=At Loss

Ushanti Colour Chem's share price for today is ₹260.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Ushanti Colour Chem's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-1.810.

* 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?


Ushanti Colour Chem EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ushanti Colour Chem EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ushanti Colour Chem'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.

Ushanti Colour Chem EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Ushanti Colour Chem Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Ushanti Colour Chem Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 37.51 0.00 37.13 0.00 44.77

NSE:UCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ushanti Colour Chem'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.


Ushanti Colour Chem EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ushanti Colour Chem's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ushanti Colour Chem's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


NSE:UCL
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Ushanti Colour Chem EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Ushanti Colour Chem's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=3384.934/45.632
=74.18

Ushanti Colour Chem's current Enterprise Value is ₹3,385 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Ushanti Colour Chem's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹46 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 74.18 mean?
Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 74.18 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ushanti Colour Chem. This is 382% above median its historical median of 15.39. Over the past decade, Ushanti Colour Chem's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.91 to 116.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Ushanti Colour Chem ranks #1212 out of 1330 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 91.1%.
Is Ushanti Colour Chem's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Ushanti Colour Chem's current EV-to-EBITDA of 74.18 is 382% above median its 10-year median of 15.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.91 to a high of 116.03. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.03. Ushanti Colour Chem's value of 74.18 is 469.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ushanti Colour Chem ranks #1212 out of 1330 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ushanti Colour Chem has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ushanti Colour Chem's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ushanti Colour Chem ranks #1212 out of 1330 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Ushanti Colour Chem in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.03. Ushanti Colour Chem's value of 74.18 is 469.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ushanti Colour Chem's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.91 to 116.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.39 vs. the industry median of 13.03, Ushanti Colour Chem 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 13.03, based on 1,330 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. Ushanti Colour Chem's current EV-to-EBITDA of 74.18 is 469.3% 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 Ushanti Colour Chem. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ushanti Colour Chem's current EV-to-EBITDA is 74.18, which is 382% above median its own 10-year median of 15.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ushanti Colour Chem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹91.50, compared to a current price of ₹260.00 — trading 184.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 74.18, which is 382% above median its 10-year median of 15.39 and 469.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 13.03. Ushanti Colour Chem's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 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 Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 74.18 as of Aug. 19, 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 Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ushanti Colour Chem stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹260.00 is trading 184.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹91.50. GuruFocus considers Ushanti Colour Chem to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:UCL:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 74.18 (382% above median its 10-year median of 15.39)
  • GF Value™: ₹91.50 vs. price of ₹260.00 (184.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 469.3% above the Chemicals median (#1212 of 1330)

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


Ushanti Colour Chem Business Description

Address 88/8, Phase - 1, GIDC, Vatva, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 382445
Ushanti Colour Chem Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading of dyestuffs. It manufactures reactive and direct dyestuffs. It also manufactures copper phthalocyamine, blue crude used for manufacturing dyestuffs. The company caters to textile, garment, cotton, leather, nylon, paper, wool, ink, wood, plastic and paint industries.
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