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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Arakawa Chemical Industries's enterprise value is 円70,224 Mil.
Arakawa Chemical Industries's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円9,406 Mil. Therefore, Arakawa Chemical Industries's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arakawa Chemical Industries's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4968'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -160.2 Med: 8.46 Max: 34.21
Current: 7.47
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Arakawa Chemical Industries was 34.21. The lowest was -160.20. And the median was 8.46.
TSE:4968's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 71.42% of 1340
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 12.38
vs TSE:4968: 7.47
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.
Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968) 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.
Arakawa Chemical Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Arakawa Chemical Industries's share price for today is 円2197.00.
Arakawa Chemical Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円149.450.
* 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).
* 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.
TSE:4968 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Arakawa Chemical Industries'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.
Arakawa Chemical Industries EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Arakawa Chemical Industries's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arakawa Chemical Industries's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Arakawa Chemical Industries's current Enterprise Value is 円70,224 Mil.
Arakawa Chemical Industries's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円9,406 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.
Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.47 as of Sep. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Arakawa Chemical Industries. This is 12% below median its historical median of 8.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Arakawa Chemical Industries ranks #383 out of 1340 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Arakawa Chemical Industries' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Arakawa Chemical Industries' current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.47 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 8.46. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.38. Arakawa Chemical Industries' value of 7.47 is 39.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arakawa Chemical Industries ranks #383 out of 1340 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arakawa Chemical Industries has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arakawa Chemical Industries' EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Arakawa Chemical Industries ranks #383 out of 1340 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Arakawa Chemical Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.38. Arakawa Chemical Industries' value of 7.47 is 39.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.46 vs. the industry median of 12.38, Arakawa Chemical Industries 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 12.38, based on 1,340 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. Arakawa Chemical Industries's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.47 is 39.7% 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 Arakawa Chemical Industries. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arakawa Chemical Industries's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.47, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 8.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arakawa Chemical Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,315.23, compared to a current price of 円2,197.00 — trading 67% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.47, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 8.46 and 39.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 12.38. Arakawa Chemical Industries' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.47 as of Sep. 02, 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 Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arakawa Chemical Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,197.00 is trading 67% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,315.23.
GuruFocus considers Arakawa Chemical Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4968:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.47 (12% below median its 10-year median of 8.46)
GF Value™: 円1,315.23 vs. price of 円2,197.00 (67% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.7% below the Chemicals median (#383 of 1340)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4968 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of paper chemicals, resins for printing inks, resins for adhesives/adhesives, and intermediates for electronic materials. It manufactures various paper chemicals including water-repellents, sizing agents, paper surface improving agents, and paper strengthening, and other types of papers. It also provides printing inks for offset printing; book (magazine)-gravures and food-package-gravures. It also offers electronic materials, including rosins for use as raw material of chemicals and electronic components.
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