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Brenntag SEXSWX:BNR +0.11%85 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.45 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 8.02. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BNR with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF53.12. The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,321 Chemicals companies, Brenntag SE ranks better than 71.99% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Brenntag SE's enterprise value is CHF8,110 Mil.
Brenntag SE's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,088 Mil. Therefore, Brenntag SE's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brenntag SE's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BNR'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.71 Med: 8.02 Max: 13.32
Current: 7.45
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Brenntag SE was 13.32. The lowest was 4.71. And the median was 8.02.
XSWX:BNR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 71.99% of 1321
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.14
vs XSWX:BNR: 7.45
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.
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.
Brenntag SE's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Brenntag SE's share price for today is CHF56.02.
Brenntag SE'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 CHF1.461.
* 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 Brenntag SE'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.
XSWX:BNR vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Brenntag SE'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.
Brenntag SE EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Brenntag SE's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brenntag SE's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Brenntag SE's current Enterprise Value is CHF8,110 Mil.
Brenntag SE'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 CHF1,088 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.
Brenntag SE (XSWX:BNR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.45 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Brenntag SE. This is near median its historical median of 8.02. Over the past decade, Brenntag SE's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.71 to 13.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Brenntag SE ranks #370 out of 1321 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is Brenntag SE's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Brenntag SE's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.45 is near median its 10-year median of 8.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.71 to a high of 13.32. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.14. Brenntag SE's value of 7.45 is 43.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brenntag SE ranks #370 out of 1321 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brenntag SE has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brenntag SE's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Brenntag SE ranks #370 out of 1321 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Brenntag SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.14. Brenntag SE's value of 7.45 is 43.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Brenntag SE's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.71 to 13.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.02 vs. the industry median of 13.14, Brenntag SE 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 13.14, based on 1,321 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. Brenntag SE's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.45 is 43.3% 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 Brenntag SE. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brenntag SE's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brenntag SE stock overvalued right now?
Brenntag SE (XSWX:BNR) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.45. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF53.12, compared to a current price of CHF56.02 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.02 and 43.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.14. Brenntag SE's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 12 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 Brenntag SE (XSWX:BNR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.45 as of Aug. 01, 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 Brenntag SE (XSWX:BNR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brenntag SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF56.02 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF53.12.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BNR:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.45 (near median its 10-year median of 8.02)
GF Value™: CHF53.12 vs. price of CHF56.02 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.3% below the Chemicals median (#370 of 1321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BNR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brenntag SE manufactures, distributes, and sells chemicals and chemical-based products. It operates in two reportable segments life science, material science and Specialties Other. Life science chemicals are used to produce cosmetics, food, animal nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. The material science chemicals are used to produce soaps and detergents, coatings, and paints as well as the extraction of oil and gas. The company organizes itself into four segments based on geography EMEA, North America, Latin America, and APAC.
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