SK Kaken Co (TSE:4628) EV-to-EBITDA: 1.01 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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TSE:4628 SK Kaken Co Ltd TSE:4628
68 GF Score
Price 円9,130.00
GF Value 円9,447.13
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is SK Kaken Co EV-to-EBITDA?

SK Kaken Co TSE:4628 -0.65% 68 EV-to-EBITDA is 1.01 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.28. GuruFocus rates TSE:4628 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円9,447.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,338 Chemicals companies, SK Kaken Co ranks better than 97.91% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, SK Kaken Co's enterprise value is 円21,826 Mil. SK Kaken Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円21,639 Mil. Therefore, SK Kaken Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 1.01.

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

TSE:4628' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.54   Med: 1.28   Max: 9.65
Current: 1.01

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of SK Kaken Co was 9.65. The lowest was -1.54. And the median was 1.28.

TSE:4628's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
97.91% of 1338 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 12.445 vs TSE:4628: 1.01

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 (2026-08-29), SK Kaken Co's stock price is 円9130.00. SK Kaken Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1080.590. Therefore, SK Kaken Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.45.

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


SK Kaken Co  (TSE:4628) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=9130.00/1080.590
=8.45

SK Kaken Co's share price for today is 円9130.00.
SK Kaken 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1080.590.

* 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?


SK Kaken Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


SK Kaken Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SK Kaken 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.

SK Kaken Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

SK Kaken Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.63 1.68 0.19 0.83 1.97

SK Kaken Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 1.10 0.83 2.78 1.97 0.00

TSE:4628 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, SK Kaken 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.


SK Kaken Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


TSE:4628
68GF Score
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SK Kaken Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=21825.613/21639
=1.01

SK Kaken Co's current Enterprise Value is 円21,826 Mil.
SK Kaken 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21,639 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 1.01 mean?
SK Kaken Co (TSE:4628) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 1.01 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SK Kaken Co. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.28. According to the industry distribution chart, SK Kaken Co ranks #28 out of 1338 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is SK Kaken Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
SK Kaken Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.01 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.28. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.45. SK Kaken Co's value of 1.01 is 91.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SK Kaken Co ranks #28 out of 1338 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SK Kaken Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SK Kaken Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SK Kaken Co ranks #28 out of 1338 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places SK Kaken Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.45. SK Kaken Co's value of 1.01 is 91.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 12.45, SK Kaken 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. SK Kaken Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.01 is 91.9% 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 SK Kaken 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. SK Kaken Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.01, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SK Kaken Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SK Kaken Co (TSE:4628) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円9,447.13, compared to a current price of 円9,130.00 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.01, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 91.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 12.45. SK Kaken Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign 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 SK Kaken Co (TSE:4628), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.01 as of Aug. 29, 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 SK Kaken Co (TSE:4628) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SK Kaken Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円9,130.00 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円9,447.13. GuruFocus considers SK Kaken Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4628:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 1.01 (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.28)
  • GF Value™: 円9,447.13 vs. price of 円9,130.00 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 91.9% below the Chemicals median (#28 of 1338)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4628 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SK Kaken Co Business Description

Other Exchanges SKKAF:USA
Address 3-5-25, Nakahozumi, Ibaraki, Osaka, JPN, 567 0034
SK Kaken Co Ltd is a building coating manufacturer based in Japan. Its main businesses are, Decorative Coatings business which is involved in the manufacturing and sales of organic/inorganic water-based painting material, synthetic resin coating, inorganic painting material, inorganic construction materials and special finisher things; Fireproof Insulated business is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of fireproof paints and contract of fireproof, insulated construction; and Other business engages in manufacturing and sales of various transformation goods and cleaning agents.
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