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Kobe SteelKBSTF 77 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 5.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 11.55. GuruFocus rates KBSTF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 454 Steel companies, Kobe Steel ranks better than 62.56% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Kobe Steel's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -37.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 5.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 31.40% 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 average EPS without NRI growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of Kobe Steel was 549.80% per year. The lowest was -29.10% per year. And the median was 11.55% per year.
Kobe Steel (OTCPK:KBSTF) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Kobe Steel 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Related Terms
KBSTF vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kobe Steel's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kobe Steel's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Steel's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
Kobe Steel 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EPS without NRI growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 5.90% mean?
Kobe Steel (KBSTF) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 5.90% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Kobe Steel and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 11.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #170 out of 454 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is Kobe Steel's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
Kobe Steel's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 5.90% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 11.55. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #170 out of 454 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobe Steel has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Steel's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #170 out of 454 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This puts Kobe Steel in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate for a Steel company?
A good 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate depends on the Steel industry context. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Kobe Steel and its competitors. Kobe Steel's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 5.90%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 11.55. 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 $10.49, compared to a current price of $12.35 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 5.90%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 11.55. Kobe Steel's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kobe Steel (KBSTF), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 5.90% 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 $12.35 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.49.
GuruFocus considers Kobe Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KBSTF:
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 5.90% (49% below median its 10-year median of 11.55)
GF Value™: $10.49 vs. price of $12.35 (17.7% above fair value)
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 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.
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