Nippon Dry-Chemical Co (TSE:1909) EV-to-EBITDA: 10.65 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — 87% Above Median

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TSE:1909 Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Ltd TSE:1909
74 GF Score
Price 円3,700.00
GF Value 円1,044.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Dry-Chemical Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co TSE:1909 74 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.65 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 5.71. GuruFocus rates TSE:1909 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,044.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Business Services companies, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co ranks worse than 67.91% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's enterprise value is 円97,479 Mil. Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9,153 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.65.

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

TSE:1909' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.77   Med: 5.71   Max: 14.56
Current: 10.65

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Nippon Dry-Chemical Co was 14.56. The lowest was 2.77. And the median was 5.71.

TSE:1909's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
67.91% of 910 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.52 vs TSE:1909: 10.65

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 (2026-08-28), Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's stock price is 円3700.00. Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円205.096. Therefore, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 18.04.

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


Nippon Dry-Chemical Co  (TSE:1909) 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.

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3700.00/205.096
=18.04

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's share price for today is 円3700.00.
Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円205.096.

* 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?


Nippon Dry-Chemical Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Nippon Dry-Chemical Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Dry-Chemical 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.

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:1909 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Nippon Dry-Chemical 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.


Nippon Dry-Chemical Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


TSE:1909
74GF Score
Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Ltd TSE:1909
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Nippon Dry-Chemical Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=97479.120/9153.473
=10.65

Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's current Enterprise Value is 円97,479 Mil.
Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円9,153 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 10.65 mean?
Nippon Dry-Chemical Co (TSE:1909) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.65 as of Aug. 28, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nippon Dry-Chemical Co. This is 87% above median its historical median of 5.71. Over the past decade, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.77 to 14.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co ranks #618 out of 910 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.65 is 87% above median its 10-year median of 5.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.77 to a high of 14.56. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.52. Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's value of 10.65 is 41.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co ranks #618 out of 910 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co ranks #618 out of 910 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Nippon Dry-Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.52. Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's value of 10.65 is 41.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.77 to 14.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.71 vs. the industry median of 7.52, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co has consistently been above 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.52, based on 910 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. Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.65 is 41.6% above 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 Nippon Dry-Chemical Co. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.65, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 5.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Dry-Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co (TSE:1909) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,044.24, compared to a current price of 円3,700.00 — trading 254.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.65, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 5.71 and 41.6% above the Business Services industry median of 7.52. Nippon Dry-Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Nippon Dry-Chemical Co (TSE:1909), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.65 as of Aug. 28, 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 Nippon Dry-Chemical Co (TSE:1909) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Dry-Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,700.00 is trading 254.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,044.24. GuruFocus considers Nippon Dry-Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1909:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 10.65 (87% above median its 10-year median of 5.71)
  • GF Value™: 円1,044.24 vs. price of 円3,700.00 (254.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.6% above the Business Services median (#618 of 910)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1909 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Business Description

Address 2-3-1,Daiba,Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Nippon Dry-Chemical Co Ltd designs, manufactures, sells, and installs fire extinguishing equipment, fire engines and security systems in Japan. The company offers sprinkler systems; drencher equipment; sprinkler systems for apartment buildings; automatic fire alarm systems; water ejector sprinkler systems; indoor/outdoor hydrants; tunnel disaster prevention systems; and consolidated water pipes among other products.
74GF Score

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