Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) EV-to-EBITDA: -1.59 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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SAU:2001 Methanol Chemicals Co SAU:2001
51 GF Score
Price ﷼29.10
GF Value ﷼57.30
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Methanol Chemicals Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Methanol Chemicals Co SAU:2001 -1.29% 51 EV-to-EBITDA is -1.59 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:2001 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼57.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,328 Chemicals companies, Methanol Chemicals Co ranks worse than 75301.13% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Methanol Chemicals Co's enterprise value is ﷼649.2 Mil. Methanol Chemicals Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼-408.4 Mil. Therefore, Methanol Chemicals Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -1.59.

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

SAU:2001' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -613.14   Med: 8.13   Max: 137.12
Current: -1.59

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Methanol Chemicals Co was 137.12. The lowest was -613.14. And the median was 8.13.

SAU:2001's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1328 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.44 vs SAU:2001: -1.59

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 (2026-08-12), Methanol Chemicals Co's stock price is ﷼29.10. Methanol Chemicals Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼-31.970. Therefore, Methanol Chemicals Co'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).


Methanol Chemicals Co  (SAU:2001) 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.

Methanol Chemicals Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=29.10/-31.970
=At Loss

Methanol Chemicals Co's share price for today is ﷼29.10.
Methanol Chemicals Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ﷼-31.970.

* 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?


Methanol Chemicals Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Methanol Chemicals Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Methanol Chemicals Co'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.

Methanol Chemicals Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Methanol Chemicals Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Methanol Chemicals Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 -13.38 -10.13 -2.20 -1.85 -1.74

SAU:2001 vs DOW: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Methanol Chemicals Co'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.


Methanol Chemicals Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Methanol Chemicals Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


SAU:2001
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Methanol Chemicals Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Methanol Chemicals Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=649.190/-408.393
=-1.59

Methanol Chemicals Co's current Enterprise Value is ﷼649.2 Mil.
Methanol Chemicals Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ﷼-408.4 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 -1.59 mean?
Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -1.59 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Methanol Chemicals Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Methanol Chemicals Co ranks #999999 out of 1328 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Methanol Chemicals Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Methanol Chemicals Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.59. Based on the distribution chart, Methanol Chemicals Co ranks #999999 out of 1328 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Methanol Chemicals Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Methanol Chemicals Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Methanol Chemicals Co ranks #999999 out of 1328 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Methanol Chemicals Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.44. 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 13.44, based on 1,328 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. 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 Methanol Chemicals Co. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Methanol Chemicals Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Methanol Chemicals Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼57.30, compared to a current price of ﷼29.10 — trading 49.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.59. Methanol Chemicals Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.59 as of Aug. 12, 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 Methanol Chemicals Co (SAU:2001) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Methanol Chemicals Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼29.10 is trading 49.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼57.30. GuruFocus considers Methanol Chemicals Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2001:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -1.59
  • GF Value™: ﷼57.30 vs. price of ﷼29.10 (49.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Methanol Chemicals Co Business Description

Address Road 251, Crossing 198, P.O. Box 2101, Al Jubail Industrial City, Jubail, SAU, 31951
Methanol Chemicals Co is engaged in the production of Formaldehyde liquid and Urea Formaldehyde liquid or their mixture with different concentrations, Paraformaldehyde, liquid and powder Formaldehyde resins, Hexane Methylene Tetramine, Phenol Formaldehyde resins, concrete improvers, Methanol, Carbon monoxide, Di-methylamine, Monomethylamine, Tri-mon-methylamine, Di-methyl Formamide, Di-methyl carbon, Penta Aritheretol, Sodium Formate and Acetaldehyde.
51GF Score

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﷼29.10
Price
﷼57.30
GF Value