Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) EBIT: €22.5 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:NJ5 Nippon Denko Co Ltd FRA:NJ5
73 GF Score
Price €2.18
GF Value €1.63
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What is Nippon Denko Co EBIT?

Nippon Denko Co FRA:NJ5 -3.54% 73 EBIT is €22.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:NJ5 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.63. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Nippon Denko Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €8.1 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €22.5 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Nippon Denko Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.82%. Nippon Denko Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.90%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Nippon Denko Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.64%.


Nippon Denko Co  (FRA:NJ5) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Nippon Denko Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=43.908 * ( 1 - 26.74% )/( (485.9 + 457.687)/ 2 )
=32.1670008/471.7935
=6.82 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Nippon Denko Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Sep. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=32.316/( ( (158.25 + max(179.686, 0)) + (149.296 + max(165.404, 0)) )/ 2 )
=32.316/( ( 337.936 + 314.7 )/ 2 )
=32.316/326.318
=9.90 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(62.513 + 153.554 + 12.919) - (20.986 + 0 + 28.314)
=179.686

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(59.506 + 143.178 + 7.618) - (20.978 + 0 + 23.92)
=165.404

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Nippon Denko Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=22.539/339.198
=6.64 %

* 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.


Nippon Denko Co EBIT Related Terms


Nippon Denko Co EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Denko Co's EBIT 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.

Nippon Denko Co EBIT Chart

Nippon Denko Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Nippon Denko Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:NJ5 vs NUE, STLD, RS: EBIT Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Nippon Denko Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Nippon Denko Co EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Denko Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Denko Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Nippon Denko Co EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €22.5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of €22.5 Mil mean?
Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) has a EBIT of €22.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Nippon Denko Co.
Is Nippon Denko Co's EBIT too high?
Nippon Denko Co's current EBIT is €22.5 Mil. Overall, Nippon Denko Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Denko Co's EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
Nippon Denko Co's EBIT of €22.5 Mil 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 EBIT for a Steel company?
A good EBIT depends on the Steel industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Nippon Denko Co. Nippon Denko Co's current EBIT is €22.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Denko Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) has a current EBIT of €22.5 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.63, compared to a current price of €2.18 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is €22.5 Mil. Nippon Denko Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5), the current EBIT is €22.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Denko Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.18 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.63.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NJ5:

  • EBIT: €22.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: €1.63 vs. price of €2.18 (33.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NJ5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon Denko Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 5563:Japan
Address 4-16,1-chome, Yaesu, 4th Floor, Tokyo Tatemono Yaesu Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8282
Nippon Denko Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of ferroalloys. In addition, it is also involved in the electric power generation. The company's core business activities are categorized into four segments: Ferroalloys, Functional Materials, Environment, and Other. The company serves a diverse range of markets including power companies, agricultural cooperatives, local governments and companies discharging industrial waste.
73GF Score

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