DKS Co (TSE:4461) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.01 (As of Sep. 11, 2026) — 27% Below Median

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TSE:4461 DKS Co Ltd TSE:4461
75 GF Score
Price 円13,220.00
GF Value 円4,437.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is DKS Co EV-to-EBITDA?

DKS Co TSE:4461 +0.61% 75 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.01 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 12.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:4461 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,437.27 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,345 Chemicals companies, DKS Co ranks better than 62.53% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, DKS Co's enterprise value is 円152,636 Mil. DKS Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円16,938 Mil. Therefore, DKS Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.01.

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

TSE:4461' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -101.08   Med: 12.29   Max: 274.09
Current: 9

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of DKS Co was 274.09. The lowest was -101.08. And the median was 12.29.

TSE:4461's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
62.53% of 1345 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 12.26 vs TSE:4461: 9.00

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 (2026-09-11), DKS Co's stock price is 円13220.00. DKS Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円797.170. Therefore, DKS Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 16.58.

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


DKS Co  (TSE:4461) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=13220.00/797.170
=16.58

DKS Co's share price for today is 円13220.00.
DKS 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797.170.

* 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?


DKS Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


DKS Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DKS 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.

DKS Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

DKS Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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DKS 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 12.09 14.75 14.43 6.72 0.00

TSE:4461 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DKS 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.


DKS Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


TSE:4461
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DKS Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=152635.530/16938
=9.01

DKS Co's current Enterprise Value is 円152,636 Mil.
DKS 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16,938 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 9.01 mean?
DKS Co (TSE:4461) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.01 as of Sep. 11, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on DKS Co. This is 27% below median its historical median of 12.29. According to the industry distribution chart, DKS Co ranks #504 out of 1345 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is DKS Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
DKS Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.01 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 12.29. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.26. DKS Co's value of 9.01 is 26.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DKS Co ranks #504 out of 1345 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DKS Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DKS Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DKS Co ranks #504 out of 1345 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts DKS Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.26. DKS Co's value of 9.01 is 26.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.29 vs. the industry median of 12.26, DKS 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 12.26, based on 1,345 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. DKS Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.01 is 26.5% 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 DKS Co. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DKS Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.01, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 12.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DKS Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKS Co (TSE:4461) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,437.27, compared to a current price of 円13,220.00 — trading 197.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.01, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 12.29 and 26.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 12.26. DKS Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100. 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 DKS Co (TSE:4461), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.01 as of Sep. 11, 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 DKS Co (TSE:4461) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKS Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円13,220.00 is trading 197.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,437.27. GuruFocus considers DKS Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4461:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.01 (27% below median its 10-year median of 12.29)
  • GF Value™: 円4,437.27 vs. price of 円13,220.00 (197.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100
  • Industry Position: 26.5% below the Chemicals median (#504 of 1345)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4461 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DKS Co Business Description

Address 5 Ogawara-cho, Kisshoin, Minami-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 601-8391
DKS Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of surfactants and other industrial chemicals.
75GF Score

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円13,220.00
Price
円4,437.27
GF Value