Toho Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4409) EV-to-EBITDA: 6.70 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 48% Below Median

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TSE:4409 Toho Chemical Industry Co Ltd TSE:4409
54 GF Score
Price 円780.00
GF Value 円625.75
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Toho Chemical Industry Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Toho Chemical Industry Co TSE:4409 -0.51% 54 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.70 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 12.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:4409 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円625.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,338 Chemicals companies, Toho Chemical Industry Co ranks better than 75.78% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Toho Chemical Industry Co's enterprise value is 円37,694 Mil. Toho Chemical Industry Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,624 Mil. Therefore, Toho Chemical Industry Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.70.

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

TSE:4409' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -48.86   Med: 12.87   Max: 177.38
Current: 6.7

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Toho Chemical Industry Co was 177.38. The lowest was -48.86. And the median was 12.87.

TSE:4409's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
75.78% of 1338 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 12.445 vs TSE:4409: 6.70

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 (2026-08-30), Toho Chemical Industry Co's stock price is 円780.00. Toho Chemical Industry Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円81.970. Therefore, Toho Chemical Industry Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 9.52.

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


Toho Chemical Industry Co  (TSE:4409) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=780.00/81.970
=9.52

Toho Chemical Industry Co's share price for today is 円780.00.
Toho Chemical Industry 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81.970.

* 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?


Toho Chemical Industry Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Toho Chemical Industry Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Toho Chemical Industry 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.

Toho Chemical Industry Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Toho Chemical Industry Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Toho Chemical Industry Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 14.93 16.44 22.29 7.40 0.00

TSE:4409 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Toho Chemical Industry 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.


Toho Chemical Industry Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Toho Chemical Industry Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=37693.828/5624
=6.70

Toho Chemical Industry Co's current Enterprise Value is 円37,694 Mil.
Toho Chemical Industry 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5,624 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 6.70 mean?
Toho Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4409) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.70 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Toho Chemical Industry Co. This is 48% below median its historical median of 12.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Toho Chemical Industry Co ranks #324 out of 1338 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Toho Chemical Industry Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Toho Chemical Industry Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.70 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 12.87. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.45. Toho Chemical Industry Co's value of 6.70 is 46.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Toho Chemical Industry Co ranks #324 out of 1338 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Toho Chemical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Toho Chemical Industry Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Toho Chemical Industry Co ranks #324 out of 1338 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Toho Chemical Industry Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.45. Toho Chemical Industry Co's value of 6.70 is 46.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.87 vs. the industry median of 12.45, Toho Chemical Industry 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 12.45, based on 1,338 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. Toho Chemical Industry Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.70 is 46.2% 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 Toho Chemical Industry Co. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Toho Chemical Industry Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.70, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 12.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Toho Chemical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toho Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4409) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円625.75, compared to a current price of 円780.00 — trading 24.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.70, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 12.87 and 46.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 12.45. Toho Chemical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Toho Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4409), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.70 as of Aug. 30, 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 Toho Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4409) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toho Chemical Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円780.00 is trading 24.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円625.75. GuruFocus considers Toho Chemical Industry Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4409:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 6.70 (48% below median its 10-year median of 12.87)
  • GF Value™: 円625.75 vs. price of 円780.00 (24.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.2% below the Chemicals median (#324 of 1338)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4409 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Toho Chemical Industry Co Business Description

Address 6-4 Akashi-cho, Chuo-Ku, Nichirei Akashi-cho Building, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0044
Toho Chemical Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the chemical business. Its product lines are surfactants, specialty chemicals, resins, and industrial chemicals. Some of its products are chemicals for textiles, detergents, pharmaceutical formulations, and others. The company serves a range of industries from daily consumables to high-tech products industries.
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Price
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