Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040) EV-to-EBITDA: 1.61 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 74% Below Median

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TSE:4040 Nankai Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4040
73 GF Score
Price 円3,800.00
GF Value 円2,817.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Nankai Chemical Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Nankai Chemical Co TSE:4040 -1.55% 73 EV-to-EBITDA is 1.61 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 6.09. GuruFocus rates TSE:4040 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,817.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,332 Chemicals companies, Nankai Chemical Co ranks better than 96.62% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Nankai Chemical Co's enterprise value is 円9,146 Mil. Nankai Chemical Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,691 Mil. Therefore, Nankai Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 1.61.

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

TSE:4040' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49   Med: 6.09   Max: 38.2
Current: 1.61

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Nankai Chemical Co was 38.20. The lowest was 1.49. And the median was 6.09.

TSE:4040's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
96.62% of 1332 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 12.27 vs TSE:4040: 1.61

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 (2026-08-25), Nankai Chemical Co's stock price is 円3800.00. Nankai Chemical Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1434.200. Therefore, Nankai Chemical Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 2.65.

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


Nankai Chemical Co  (TSE:4040) 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.

Nankai Chemical Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3800.00/1434.200
=2.65

Nankai Chemical Co's share price for today is 円3800.00.
Nankai 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1434.200.

* 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?


Nankai Chemical Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Nankai Chemical Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nankai 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.

Nankai Chemical Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Nankai Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Nankai Chemical Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:4040 vs DOW: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Nankai 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.


Nankai Chemical Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


TSE:4040
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Nankai Chemical Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=9146.050/5691
=1.61

Nankai Chemical Co's current Enterprise Value is 円9,146 Mil.
Nankai 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5,691 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 1.61 mean?
Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 1.61 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nankai Chemical Co. This is 74% below median its historical median of 6.09. Over the past decade, Nankai Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.49 to 38.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Nankai Chemical Co ranks #45 out of 1332 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Nankai Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Nankai Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.61 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 6.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 38.20. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.27. Nankai Chemical Co's value of 1.61 is 86.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nankai Chemical Co ranks #45 out of 1332 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nankai Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nankai Chemical Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nankai Chemical Co ranks #45 out of 1332 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Nankai Chemical Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.27. Nankai Chemical Co's value of 1.61 is 86.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Nankai Chemical Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.49 to 38.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.09 vs. the industry median of 12.27, Nankai Chemical 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 12.27, based on 1,332 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. Nankai Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.61 is 86.9% 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 Nankai Chemical Co. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nankai Chemical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.61, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 6.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nankai Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,817.15, compared to a current price of 円3,800.00 — trading 34.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.61, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 6.09 and 86.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 12.27. Nankai Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.61 as of Aug. 25, 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 Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nankai Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,800.00 is trading 34.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,817.15. GuruFocus considers Nankai Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4040:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 1.61 (74% below median its 10-year median of 6.09)
  • GF Value™: 円2,817.15 vs. price of 円3,800.00 (34.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.9% below the Chemicals median (#45 of 1332)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nankai Chemical Co Business Description

Address 1-12-19 Minamihorie, Yotsubashi Star Building, Nishi-ku, Osaka, JPN, 550-0015
Nankai Chemical Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of chemical products, agricultural products, quasi-drugs and food additives. collecting, transporting, and recycling of industrial wastes.
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