KBSTF (Kobe Steel) E10: $0.80 (As of Mar. 2026)


KBSTF Kobe Steel Ltd KBSTF
74 GF Score
Price $12.32
GF Value $10.59
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kobe Steel E10?

Kobe Steel KBSTF -7.05% 74 E10 is $0.80 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KBSTF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Kobe Steel's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.149. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is $0.80 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Kobe Steel's average E10 Growth Rate was 32.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 14.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 26.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the E10 growth rate using E10 data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average E10 Growth Rate of Kobe Steel was 41.80% per year. The lowest was -5.90% per year. And the median was 20.30% per year.

As of today (2026-06-24), Kobe Steel's current stock price is $12.316. Kobe Steel's E10 for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.80. Kobe Steel's Shiller PE Ratio of today is 15.40.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller PE Ratio of Kobe Steel was 87.05. The lowest was 3.53. And the median was 17.09.


Kobe Steel  (OTCPK:KBSTF) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

Kobe Steel's Shiller P/E Ratio of today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/E10
=12.316/0.80
=15.40

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller P/E Ratio of Kobe Steel was 87.05. The lowest was 3.53. And the median was 17.09.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


Kobe Steel E10 Related Terms


Kobe Steel E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kobe Steel's E10 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.

Kobe Steel E10 Chart

Kobe Steel Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
E10
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.49 0.65 0.62 0.80 0.80

Kobe Steel Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
E10 Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.80 0.94 0.86 0.76 0.80

KBSTF vs NUE, STLD, RS: E10 Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Kobe Steel's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE Ratio 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.


Kobe Steel Shiller PE Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kobe Steel's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Steel's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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Kobe Steel E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Kobe Steel's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.149/112.7000*112.7000
=0.149

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Kobe Steel Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201606 -0.054 98.100 -0.062
201609 0.167 98.000 0.192
201612 -0.984 98.400 -1.127
201703 0.328 98.100 0.377
201706 0.622 98.500 0.712
201709 0.358 98.800 0.408
201712 0.402 99.400 0.456
201803 0.192 99.200 0.218
201806 0.317 99.200 0.360
201809 0.511 99.900 0.576
201812 0.286 99.700 0.323
201903 -0.226 99.700 -0.255
201906 -0.029 99.800 -0.033
201909 -0.132 100.100 -0.149
201912 0.341 100.500 0.382
202003 -1.927 100.300 -2.165
202006 -0.337 99.900 -0.380
202009 -0.053 99.900 -0.060
202012 0.505 99.300 0.573
202103 0.493 99.900 0.556
202106 0.474 99.500 0.537
202109 0.390 100.100 0.439
202112 0.436 100.100 0.491
202203 0.115 101.100 0.128
202206 0.398 101.800 0.441
202209 0.123 103.100 0.134
202212 0.366 104.100 0.396
202303 0.475 104.400 0.513
202306 0.456 105.200 0.489
202309 0.940 106.200 0.998
202312 0.517 106.800 0.546
202403 -0.003 107.200 -0.003
202406 0.386 108.200 0.402
202409 0.577 108.900 0.597
202412 0.874 110.700 0.890
202503 0.180 111.100 0.183
202506 0.678 111.700 0.684
202509 0.416 112.000 0.419
202512 0.350 113.000 0.349
202603 0.149 112.700 0.149

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of $0.80 mean?
Kobe Steel (KBSTF) has a E10 of $0.80 as of Mar. 2026. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kobe Steel and its competitors.
Is Kobe Steel's E10 too high?
Kobe Steel's current E10 is $0.80. Overall, Kobe Steel has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Steel's E10 compare to NUE and STLD?
Kobe Steel's E10 of $0.80 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good E10 for a Steel company?
A good E10 depends on the Steel industry context. However, E10 should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kobe Steel and its competitors. Kobe Steel's current E10 is $0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel (KBSTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.59, compared to a current price of $12.32 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current E10 is $0.80. Kobe Steel's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kobe Steel (KBSTF), the current E10 is $0.80 as of Mar. 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 Kobe Steel (KBSTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.32 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.59. GuruFocus considers Kobe Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KBSTF:

  • E10: $0.80
  • GF Value™: $10.59 vs. price of $12.32 (16.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the KBSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kobe Steel Business Description

Other Exchanges 5406:JapanKST:Germany
Address 2-2-4 Wakihama Kaigandori, Chuo-ku, Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe, JPN, 651-8585
Kobe Steel Ltd engages in the manufacture, production, and sale of iron and steel. The company operates through seven segments. The Construction Machinery segment offers excavators, cranes, loaders, and workboats. Electric Power supplies electricity through group companies. Engineering handles plants for steel, petrochemicals, nuclear, water, and waste treatment, along with civil engineering and transport systems. Machinery provides compressors, engines, refrigeration, heat pumps, chemical and rubber machinery, and specialty materials. Materials include steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, and forged products. Steel & Aluminum delivers rolled products, plates, wires, and special steels, while Welding covers electrodes, flux, robots, power sources, and related services.
74GF Score

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