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Befar Group CoSHSE:601678 +0.50%79 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 14.24. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601678 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,409 Chemicals companies, Befar Group Co ranks better than 62.88% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Befar Group Co's enterprise value is ¥21,200 Mil.
Befar Group Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥2,384 Mil. Therefore, Befar Group Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for Befar Group Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601678'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.56 Med: 14.24 Max: 47.01
Current: 8.89
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Befar Group Co was 47.01. The lowest was 4.56. And the median was 14.24.
SHSE:601678's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 62.88% of 1409
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 11.36
vs SHSE:601678: 8.89
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.
Befar Group Co (SHSE:601678) 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.
Befar Group Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Befar Group Co's share price for today is ¥6.03.
Befar Group Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ¥0.230.
* 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 Befar Group 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.
SHSE:601678 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Befar Group 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.
Befar Group Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Befar Group Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Befar Group Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Befar Group Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥21,200 Mil.
Befar Group Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ¥2,384 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.
Befar Group Co (SHSE:601678) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.89 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Befar Group Co. This is 38% below median its historical median of 14.24. Over the past decade, Befar Group Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.56 to 47.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Befar Group Co ranks #523 out of 1409 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is Befar Group Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Befar Group Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.89 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 14.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.56 to a high of 47.01. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.36. Befar Group Co's value of 8.89 is 21.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Befar Group Co ranks #523 out of 1409 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Befar Group Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Befar Group Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Befar Group Co ranks #523 out of 1409 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Befar Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.36. Befar Group Co's value of 8.89 is 21.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Befar Group Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.56 to 47.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.24 vs. the industry median of 11.36, Befar Group Co 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 11.36, based on 1,409 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. Befar Group Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.89 is 21.7% 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 Befar Group Co. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Befar Group Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 14.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Befar Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befar Group Co (SHSE:601678) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.29, compared to a current price of ¥6.03 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 14.24 and 21.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 11.36. Befar Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Befar Group Co (SHSE:601678), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89 as of Sep. 21, 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 Befar Group Co (SHSE:601678) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befar Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.03 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.29.
GuruFocus considers Befar Group Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601678:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.89 (38% below median its 10-year median of 14.24)
GF Value™: ¥6.29 vs. price of ¥6.03 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.7% below the Chemicals median (#523 of 1409)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601678 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Befar Group Co Ltd is a China-based chemical company. It is engaged in the business of producing, processing and selling organic and inorganic chemical products. The company's product portfolio includes propylene-oxide, food additives, industrial hydrochloric acid, vinyl chloride, polymer polyol, reagent hydrochloric acid, crude oil emulsifier, and other products. Its industrial chain covers petrochemical, salt chemical, fine chemical, thermal power, port warehousing, financing and others. The company's products are sold in China and other international countries.
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