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MEC CoTSE:4971 -1.33%98 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.55 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 13.05. GuruFocus rates TSE:4971 with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of 円6,531.95 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,332 Chemicals companies, MEC Co ranks worse than 50.83% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, MEC Co's enterprise value is 円109,809 Mil.
MEC Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円8,747 Mil. Therefore, MEC Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for MEC Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4971'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.76 Med: 13.05 Max: 23.93
Current: 12.55
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of MEC Co was 23.93. The lowest was 5.76. And the median was 13.05.
TSE:4971's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 50.83% of 1332
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 12.395
vs TSE:4971: 12.55
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), MEC Co's stock price is 円6670.00.
MEC Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円337.100. Therefore, MEC Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 19.79.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
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.
MEC Co's share price for today is 円6670.00.
MEC Co'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337.100.
* 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).
The historical data trend for MEC 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.
TSE:4971 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, MEC 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.
MEC Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, MEC Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MEC Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
MEC Co's current Enterprise Value is 円109,809 Mil.
MEC Co'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8,747 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.
MEC Co (TSE:4971) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.55 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 MEC Co. This is near median its historical median of 13.05. Over the past decade, MEC Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.76 to 23.93. According to the industry distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #677 out of 1332 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is MEC Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
MEC Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.55 is near median its 10-year median of 13.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.76 to a high of 23.93. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.40. MEC Co's value of 12.55 is 1.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #677 out of 1332 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MEC Co has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MEC Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #677 out of 1332 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places MEC Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.40. MEC Co's value of 12.55 is 1.3% above this benchmark. Historically, MEC Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.76 to 23.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.05 vs. the industry median of 12.40, MEC Co has consistently been above 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 12.40, 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. MEC Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.55 is 1.3% above 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 MEC Co. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MEC Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.55, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MEC Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEC Co (TSE:4971) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円6,531.95, compared to a current price of 円6,670.00 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.55, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.05 and 1.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 12.40. MEC Co's overall GF Score™ is 98/100. 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 MEC Co (TSE:4971), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.55 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 MEC Co (TSE:4971) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEC Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円6,670.00 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円6,531.95.
GuruFocus considers MEC Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4971:
EV-to-EBITDA: 12.55 (near median its 10-year median of 13.05)
GF Value™: 円6,531.95 vs. price of 円6,670.00 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.3% above the Chemicals median (#677 of 1332)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4971 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MEC Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer. The company manufacture and sale of chemicals for electronic circuit boards and electronic components, as well as the sale of machinery and materials for electronic circuit boards. Its products are used in automobile, smartphone, and computer. Its products used in Chemicals for electronic substrates and AMALPHA : Resin-to-metal bonding technology from MEC.
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