SYCHF (Sanyo Chemical Industries) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.61 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — Near Median

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SYCHF Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd SYCHF
67 GF Score
Price $35.29
GF Value $19.57
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Sanyo Chemical Industries EV-to-EBITDA?

Sanyo Chemical Industries SYCHF 67 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.61 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 5.09. GuruFocus rates SYCHF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,329 Chemicals companies, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks better than 88.34% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sanyo Chemical Industries's enterprise value is $706.4 Mil. Sanyo Chemical Industries's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $153.3 Mil. Therefore, Sanyo Chemical Industries's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.61.

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

SYCHF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -80.06   Med: 5.09   Max: 29.64
Current: 4.69

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sanyo Chemical Industries was 29.64. The lowest was -80.06. And the median was 5.09.

SYCHF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
88.34% of 1329 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.37 vs SYCHF: 4.69

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 (2026-08-14), Sanyo Chemical Industries's stock price is $35.29. Sanyo Chemical Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.251. Therefore, Sanyo Chemical Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 10.86.

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


Sanyo Chemical Industries  (OTCPK:SYCHF) 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.

Sanyo Chemical Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=35.29/3.251
=10.86

Sanyo Chemical Industries's share price for today is $35.29.
Sanyo Chemical Industries'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 $3.251.

* 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?


Sanyo Chemical Industries EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sanyo Chemical Industries EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanyo Chemical Industries'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.

Sanyo Chemical Industries EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Sanyo Chemical Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Sanyo Chemical Industries Quarterly Data
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SYCHF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sanyo Chemical Industries'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.


Sanyo Chemical Industries EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Sanyo Chemical Industries's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Sanyo Chemical Industries EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Sanyo Chemical Industries's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=706.413/153.28
=4.61

Sanyo Chemical Industries's current Enterprise Value is $706.4 Mil.
Sanyo Chemical Industries'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 $153.3 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 4.61 mean?
Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.61 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sanyo Chemical Industries. This is near median its historical median of 5.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks #155 out of 1329 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Sanyo Chemical Industries' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sanyo Chemical Industries' current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.61 is near median its 10-year median of 5.09. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.37. Sanyo Chemical Industries' value of 4.61 is 65.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks #155 out of 1329 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanyo Chemical Industries has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Chemical Industries' EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks #155 out of 1329 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sanyo Chemical Industries in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.37. Sanyo Chemical Industries' value of 4.61 is 65.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.09 vs. the industry median of 13.37, Sanyo Chemical Industries 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 13.37, based on 1,329 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. Sanyo Chemical Industries's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.61 is 65.5% 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyo Chemical Industries's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.61, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Chemical Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.57, compared to a current price of $35.29 — trading 80.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.61, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.09 and 65.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.37. Sanyo Chemical Industries' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.61 as of Aug. 14, 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Chemical Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $35.29 is trading 80.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.57. GuruFocus considers Sanyo Chemical Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SYCHF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 4.61 (near median its 10-year median of 5.09)
  • GF Value™: $19.57 vs. price of $35.29 (80.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.5% below the Chemicals median (#155 of 1329)

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


Sanyo Chemical Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges 4471:JapanXSI:Germany
Address 11-1, Ikkyo Nomoto-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 605-0995
Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes its operations into four primary segments based on product type. The toiletries and health care segment, which generates the most revenue of any segment, sells disposable baby diapers, surfactants used to produce hair care products and detergents, and base materials for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The petroleum and automotives segment sells polyurethane used to produce automobile seats and interior components as well as fuel additives. The plastics and textiles and information and electronics segment sells a variety of plastic products for consumers as well as the transportation and electronics industries. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
67GF Score

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