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OricaOCLDF 74 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.48 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 10.04. GuruFocus rates OCLDF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.20. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,317 Chemicals companies, Orica ranks better than 56.26% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Orica's enterprise value is $9,099 Mil.
Orica's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $792 Mil. Therefore, Orica's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orica's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
OCLDF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.84 Med: 10.04 Max: 28.65
Current: 11.27
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Orica was 28.65. The lowest was -8.84. And the median was 10.04.
OCLDF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 56.26% of 1317
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.33
vs OCLDF: 11.27
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 (2026-07-18), Orica's stock price is $13.80.
Orica's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.339. Therefore, Orica's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 40.71.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Orica (OTCPK:OCLDF) 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.
Orica's share price for today is $13.80.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Orica's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.339.
* 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 Orica'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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Orica'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.
Orica EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Orica's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orica's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Orica's current Enterprise Value is $9,099 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Orica's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $792 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.
Orica (OCLDF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.48 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Orica. This is 14% above median its historical median of 10.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Orica ranks #576 out of 1317 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Orica's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Orica's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.48 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 10.04. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.33. Orica's value of 11.48 is 13.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orica ranks #576 out of 1317 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orica has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orica's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Orica ranks #576 out of 1317 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Orica in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.33. Orica's value of 11.48 is 13.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.04 vs. the industry median of 13.33, Orica 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 13.33, based on 1,317 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. Orica's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.48 is 13.9% 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 Orica. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orica's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.48, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 10.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orica stock overvalued right now?
Orica (OCLDF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.48. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.20, compared to a current price of $13.80 — trading 23.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.48, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 10.04 and 13.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.33. Orica's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Orica (OCLDF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.48 as of Jul. 18, 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 Orica (OCLDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orica stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.80 is trading 23.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.20.
Key valuation signals for OCLDF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.48 (14% above median its 10-year median of 10.04)
GF Value™: $11.20 vs. price of $13.80 (23.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.9% below the Chemicals median (#576 of 1317)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OCLDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orica is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of explosives and chemicals, primarily to the mining industry. It has operations in around 50 countries across six continents. Blasting solutions to the mining industry is the chief earnings engine. Orica has an approximate 28% share of the global commercial explosives market. It provided resins, steel bolts, and other products for underground mining and tunneling though this business is now sold. It also supplies chemicals such as sodium cyanide to the mining industry.
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