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Tokai Carbon CoTKCBF 63 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.89 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 8.72. GuruFocus rates TKCBF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,321 Chemicals companies, Tokai Carbon Co ranks better than 75.17% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Tokai Carbon Co's enterprise value is $2,996 Mil.
Tokai Carbon Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $435 Mil. Therefore, Tokai Carbon Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tokai Carbon Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TKCBF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -86.4 Med: 8.72 Max: 387.98
Current: 6.73
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Tokai Carbon Co was 387.98. The lowest was -86.40. And the median was 8.72.
TKCBF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 75.17% of 1321
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.16
vs TKCBF: 6.73
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.
Tokai Carbon Co (OTCPK:TKCBF) 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.
Tokai Carbon Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Tokai Carbon Co's share price for today is $9.22.
Tokai Carbon 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 $0.585.
* 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 Tokai Carbon 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tokai Carbon 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.
Tokai Carbon Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tokai Carbon Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tokai Carbon Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Tokai Carbon Co's current Enterprise Value is $2,996 Mil.
Tokai Carbon 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 $435 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.
Tokai Carbon Co (TKCBF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.89 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Tokai Carbon Co. This is 21% below median its historical median of 8.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Tokai Carbon Co ranks #328 out of 1321 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Tokai Carbon Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Tokai Carbon Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.89 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 8.72. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.16. Tokai Carbon Co's value of 6.89 is 47.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tokai Carbon Co ranks #328 out of 1321 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tokai Carbon Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tokai Carbon Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tokai Carbon Co ranks #328 out of 1321 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Tokai Carbon Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.16. Tokai Carbon Co's value of 6.89 is 47.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.72 vs. the industry median of 13.16, Tokai Carbon 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 13.16, based on 1,321 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. Tokai Carbon Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.89 is 47.6% 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 Tokai Carbon Co. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tokai Carbon Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.89, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 8.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tokai Carbon Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokai Carbon Co (TKCBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.35, compared to a current price of $9.22 — trading 45.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.89, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 8.72 and 47.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.16. Tokai Carbon Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Tokai Carbon Co (TKCBF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.89 as of Aug. 02, 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 Tokai Carbon Co (TKCBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokai Carbon Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.22 is trading 45.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.35.
GuruFocus considers Tokai Carbon Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TKCBF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.89 (21% below median its 10-year median of 8.72)
GF Value™: $6.35 vs. price of $9.22 (45.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.6% below the Chemicals median (#328 of 1321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TKCBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tokai Carbon Co Ltd is a Japan-based manufacturer of carbon products which include, Carbon black, graphite electrodes, fine carbon friction material and manufactures industrial furnaces, and related products. It operates through three reportable segments, Carbon Black business, Carbon and Ceramics business, and Industrial Furnaces and Related Products business. Carbon black is mainly used as a reinforcing agent of industrial rubber products, typically auto tires. Carbon and Ceramics business segment produces artificial graphite electrodes for electric arc furnaces, fine carbon, carbon brush, impervious graphite, pencil lead-cores. Industrial Furnaces and Related Products segment include Industrial electric furnaces, gas furnaces, silicon carbide heating elements refractory, amongst others.
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