Asahi Kasei (STU:ASAA) EV-to-EBITDA: 6.41 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — Near Median

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STU:ASAA Asahi Kasei Corp STU:ASAA
76 GF Score
Price €8.93
GF Value €6.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Asahi Kasei EV-to-EBITDA?

Asahi Kasei STU:ASAA -3.08% 76 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.41 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 6.68. GuruFocus rates STU:ASAA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 476 Conglomerates companies, Asahi Kasei ranks better than 67.65% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Asahi Kasei's enterprise value is €17,365 Mil. Asahi Kasei's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,707 Mil. Therefore, Asahi Kasei's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.41.

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

STU:ASAA' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.93   Med: 6.68   Max: 23.42
Current: 6.54

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Asahi Kasei was 23.42. The lowest was 3.93. And the median was 6.68.

STU:ASAA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
67.65% of 476 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 8.93 vs STU:ASAA: 6.54

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 (2026-08-04), Asahi Kasei's stock price is €8.926. Asahi Kasei's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.784. Therefore, Asahi Kasei's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 11.39.

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


Asahi Kasei  (STU:ASAA) 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.

Asahi Kasei's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=8.926/0.784
=11.39

Asahi Kasei's share price for today is €8.926.
Asahi Kasei'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 €0.784.

* 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?


Asahi Kasei EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Asahi Kasei EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asahi Kasei'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.

Asahi Kasei EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Asahi Kasei Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Asahi Kasei Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 6.17 5.93 6.29 6.51 6.84

STU:ASAA vs MMM, HON: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Asahi Kasei'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.


Asahi Kasei EV-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Asahi Kasei's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Asahi Kasei's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


STU:ASAA
76GF Score
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Asahi Kasei EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Asahi Kasei's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=17365.467/2707.277
=6.41

Asahi Kasei's current Enterprise Value is €17,365 Mil.
Asahi Kasei'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 €2,707 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 6.41 mean?
Asahi Kasei (STU:ASAA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.41 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Asahi Kasei. This is near median its historical median of 6.68. Over the past decade, Asahi Kasei's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.93 to 23.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Asahi Kasei ranks #154 out of 476 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Asahi Kasei's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Asahi Kasei's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.41 is near median its 10-year median of 6.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.93 to a high of 23.42. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.93. Asahi Kasei's value of 6.41 is 28.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asahi Kasei ranks #154 out of 476 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asahi Kasei has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asahi Kasei's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Asahi Kasei ranks #154 out of 476 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Asahi Kasei in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.93. Asahi Kasei's value of 6.41 is 28.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Asahi Kasei's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.93 to 23.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.68 vs. the industry median of 8.93, Asahi Kasei 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 8.93, based on 476 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. Asahi Kasei's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.41 is 28.2% 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 Asahi Kasei. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asahi Kasei's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asahi Kasei stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Kasei (STU:ASAA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.53, compared to a current price of €8.93 — trading 36.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.68 and 28.2% below the Conglomerates industry median of 8.93. Asahi Kasei's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Asahi Kasei (STU:ASAA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.41 as of Aug. 04, 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 Asahi Kasei (STU:ASAA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Kasei stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.93 is trading 36.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.53. GuruFocus considers Asahi Kasei to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:ASAA:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 6.41 (near median its 10-year median of 6.68)
  • GF Value™: €6.53 vs. price of €8.93 (36.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.2% below the Conglomerates median (#154 of 476)

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


Asahi Kasei Business Description

Address 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0006
Asahi Kasei Corp is a Japanese industrial conglomerate mainly engaged in materials, housing, and healthcare businesses. The Health Care segment covers pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and critical care. The Housing segment includes housing and building materials businesses. The Material segment consists of environmental solutions, mobility & industry, AL business, and life innovation, such as digital solutions and comfort life. The Others segment includes plant and environmental engineering, research and information services, as well as staffing and placement businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Material segment.
76GF Score

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