Sensient Technologies Corp
NYSE:SXT

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NYSE:SXT
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Price: 95.71 USD -2.22% Market Closed
Market Cap: $4.1B

EV/EBIT

21.2
Current
7%
More Expensive
vs 3-y average of 19.7

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
21.2
=
Enterprise Value
$5B
/
EBIT
$222.9m

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
21.2
=
Enterprise Value
$5B
/
EBIT
$222.9m

Valuation Scenarios

Sensient Technologies Corp is trading above its 3-year average

If EV/EBIT returns to its 3-Year Average (19.7), the stock would be worth $89.14 (7% downside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
0/4
Maximum Downside
-7%
Maximum Upside
No Upside Scenarios
Average Downside
6%
Scenario EV/EBIT Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 21.2 $95.71
0%
3-Year Average 19.7 $89.14
-7%
5-Year Average 20.3 $91.55
-4%
Industry Average 20.2 $91.01
-5%
Country Average 19.6 $88.61
-7%

Forward EV/EBIT
Today’s price vs future ebit

Today's Enterprise Value EBIT Forward EV/EBIT
$5B
/
Jan 2026
$222.9m
=
21.2
Current
$5B
/
Dec 2026
$250.4m
=
19.8
Forward
$5B
/
Dec 2027
$292.7m
=
17
Forward
$5B
/
Dec 2028
$362.6m
=
13.7
Forward

Forward EV/EBIT shows whether today’s EV/EBIT still looks high or low once future ebit are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBIT
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/EBIT P/E
US
Sensient Technologies Corp
NYSE:SXT
4.1B USD 21.2 30.1
US
Sherwin-Williams Co
NYSE:SHW
83B USD 24.6 32.3
JP
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd
TSE:4063
12.4T JPY 17.4 25.6
US
Ecolab Inc
NYSE:ECL
75.8B USD 28.5 36.5
JP
Yasuhara Chemical Co Ltd
TSE:4957
10.8T JPY 7.1 10.5
CN
Wanhua Chemical Group Co Ltd
SSE:600309
273.9B CNY 21.2 24.7
CH
Givaudan SA
SIX:GIVN
26.4B CHF 21.5 24.2
IN
Asian Paints Ltd
NSE:ASIANPAINT
2.4T INR 47 63.7
DK
Novozymes A/S
CSE:NZYM B
165.6B DKK 37.9 54.8
US
PPG Industries Inc
NYSE:PPG
25B USD 13.6 15.8
CH
Sika AG
F:SIKA
19.9B EUR 14.2 17.5

Market Distribution

In line with most companies in the United States of America
Percentile
55th
Based on 8 638 companies
55th percentile
21.2
Low
0 — 13.6
Typical Range
13.6 — 27.8
High
27.8 —
Distribution Statistics
the United States of America
Min 0
30th Percentile 13.6
Median 19.6
70th Percentile 27.8
Max 1 826 183.2

Sensient Technologies Corp
Glance View

Sensient Technologies Corp. is a vibrant player in the global market, transforming ordinary products into sensory experiences through its expertise in creating colors, flavors, and fragrances. Founded in 1882, this Milwaukee-based company has meticulously expanded its portfolio over the decades, navigating shifts in consumer demands and industry trends with remarkable agility. At the heart of its operations is the sophisticated extraction and synthesis of natural and synthetic molecules, from which it crafts unique additives that enhance the taste, smell, and appearance of food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Sensient's investment in advanced technology and research allows it to produce vibrant color solutions and intricate flavors that captivate consumers' senses, making it a crucial link in the supply chain of numerous industries. The company’s revenue model is anchored on diversifying its offerings across multiple sectors, thus mitigating risk and leveraging opportunities in both popular and niche markets. By working closely with manufacturers, Sensient helps develop customized solutions that cater specifically to regional tastes and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction. Their extensive product range stretches from high-performance pigments for the cosmetics industry to flavors that make beverages pop, and colors that bring life to everyday foods. This diversified catalogue, combined with strong research and innovation capabilities, helps maintain Sensient's competitive edge, enabling it to monetize effectively through long-term contracts and bespoke development partnerships. Through this well-oiled commercial engine, Sensient continues to thrive in a dynamic marketplace where the demand for sensory excellence only continues to grow.

SXT Intrinsic Value
89.42 USD
Overvaluation 7%
Intrinsic Value
Price $95.71
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