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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's enterprise value is €677.6 Mil.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €73.4 Mil. Therefore, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:EXPL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.64 Med: 7.24 Max: 9.84
Current: 9.23
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Explosifs et Produits Chimiques was 9.84. The lowest was 4.64. And the median was 7.24.
XPAR:EXPL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 63.73% of 1318
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.3
vs XPAR:EXPL: 9.23
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's share price for today is €276.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €13.400.
* 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques EV-to-EBITDA Chart
XPAR:EXPL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques'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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current Enterprise Value is €677.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €73.4 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.23 as of Jul. 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques. This is 27% above median its historical median of 7.24. Over the past decade, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.64 to 9.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #478 out of 1318 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.23 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 7.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.64 to a high of 9.84. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.30. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 9.23 is 30.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #478 out of 1318 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #478 out of 1318 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Explosifs et Produits Chimiques in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.30. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 9.23 is 30.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.64 to 9.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.24 vs. the industry median of 13.30, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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 13.30, based on 1,318 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. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.23 is 30.6% 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.23, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 7.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €177.21, compared to a current price of €276.00 — trading 55.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.23, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 7.24 and 30.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.30. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.23 as of Jul. 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €276.00 is trading 55.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €177.21.
GuruFocus considers Explosifs et Produits Chimiques to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:EXPL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.23 (27% above median its 10-year median of 7.24)
GF Value™: €177.21 vs. price of €276.00 (55.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.6% below the Chemicals median (#478 of 1318)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:EXPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Business Description
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques is a France-based company engaged in the provision of products and services in the field of explosives. The company is involved in the activities of Explosives, Drilling and Blasting, Logistics, Demolition, Additives and Innovation.
88GF Score
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