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Origin MaterialsORGN 22 EV-to-EBITDA is 0.02 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates ORGN with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,323 Chemicals companies, Origin Materials ranks better than 98.87% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Origin Materials's enterprise value is $-4.57 Mil.
Origin Materials's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-230.61 Mil. Therefore, Origin Materials's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 0.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for Origin Materials's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ORGN'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.65 Med: -0.3 Max: 6.08
Current: 0.02
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Origin Materials was 6.08. The lowest was -25.65. And the median was -0.30.
ORGN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 98.87% of 1323
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.41
vs ORGN: 0.02
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.
Origin Materials's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Origin Materials's share price for today is $0.9501.
Origin Materials's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-47.820.
* 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 Origin Materials'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 Chemicals subindustry, Origin Materials'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.
Origin Materials EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Origin Materials's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Origin Materials's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Origin Materials's current Enterprise Value is $-4.57 Mil.
Origin Materials's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-230.61 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.
Origin Materials (ORGN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 0.02 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Origin Materials. According to the industry distribution chart, Origin Materials ranks #15 out of 1323 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Origin Materials' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Origin Materials' current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.02. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.41. Origin Materials' value of 0.02 is 99.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Origin Materials ranks #15 out of 1323 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Origin Materials has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Origin Materials' EV-to-EBITDA compare to GURE and DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Origin Materials ranks #15 out of 1323 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Origin Materials in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.41. Origin Materials' value of 0.02 is 99.9% below this benchmark. 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 13.41, based on 1,323 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. Origin Materials's current EV-to-EBITDA of 0.02 is 99.9% 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 Origin Materials. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Origin Materials's current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Origin Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Origin Materials (ORGN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.56, compared to a current price of $0.95 — trading 91% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.02 and 99.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.41. Origin Materials' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 Origin Materials (ORGN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.02 as of Aug. 08, 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 Origin Materials (ORGN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Origin Materials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.95 is trading 91% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.56.
GuruFocus considers Origin Materials to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ORGN:
EV-to-EBITDA: 0.02
GF Value™: $10.56 vs. price of $0.95 (91% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.9% below the Chemicals median (#15 of 1323)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ORGN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Origin Materials Inc is a technology company with a mission to enable the world's transition to sustainable materials. The platform turns the carbon found in biomass into useful materials, while eliminating the need for fossil resources and capturing carbon in the process. Its products include PET circular caps and closures, Para-xylene, carbon black, Levulinic acid, among others, by using materials like food and beverage packaging, clothing, textiles, plastics, car parts, carpeting, tires, adhesives, soil amendments, and fuels.
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