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VertexTSE:5290 -1.33%82 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.20 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 3.64. GuruFocus rates TSE:5290 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,282.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 346 Building Materials companies, Vertex ranks better than 91.91% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Vertex's enterprise value is 円47,102 Mil.
Vertex's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円14,729 Mil. Therefore, Vertex's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vertex's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5290'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72 Med: 3.64 Max: 11.71
Current: 3.2
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Vertex was 11.71. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 3.64.
TSE:5290's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 91.91% of 346
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 8.67
vs TSE:5290: 3.20
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 (2026-08-31), Vertex's stock price is 円1186.00.
Vertex's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円205.190. Therefore, Vertex's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 5.78.
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.
Vertex's share price for today is 円1186.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Vertex's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円205.190.
* 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 Vertex'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:5290 vs CRH, MLM, VMC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Vertex'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.
Vertex EV-to-EBITDA vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Vertex's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vertex's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Vertex's current Enterprise Value is 円47,102 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Vertex's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円14,729 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.
Vertex (TSE:5290) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.20 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Vertex. This is 12% below median its historical median of 3.64. Over the past decade, Vertex's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.72 to 11.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertex ranks #28 out of 346 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is Vertex's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Vertex's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.20 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 11.71. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.67. Vertex's value of 3.20 is 63.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vertex ranks #28 out of 346 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vertex has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertex's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Vertex ranks #28 out of 346 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Vertex in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.67. Vertex's value of 3.20 is 63.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Vertex's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.72 to 11.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.64 vs. the industry median of 8.67, Vertex 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 Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Building Materials companies is 8.67, based on 346 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. Vertex's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.20 is 63.1% 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 Vertex. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vertex's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.20, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 3.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex (TSE:5290) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,282.62, compared to a current price of 円1,186.00 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.20, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.64 and 63.1% below the Building Materials industry median of 8.67. Vertex's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Vertex (TSE:5290), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.20 as of Aug. 31, 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 Vertex (TSE:5290) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,186.00 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,282.62.
GuruFocus considers Vertex to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5290:
EV-to-EBITDA: 3.20 (12% below median its 10-year median of 3.64)
GF Value™: 円1,282.62 vs. price of 円1,186.00 (7.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.1% below the Building Materials median (#28 of 346)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5290 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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