DAIDF (Daido Steel Co) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -0.70% (As of Mar. 2026)

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DAIDF Daido Steel Co Ltd DAIDF
75 GF Score
Price $11.70
GF Value $7.34
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Daido Steel Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Daido Steel Co DAIDF +26.83% 75 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -0.70% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DAIDF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.34. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 526 Steel companies, Daido Steel Co ranks better than 50.38% on this metric.

Daido Steel Co's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.34.

During the past 12 months, Daido Steel Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -0.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Daido Steel Co was 69.50% per year. The lowest was -46.10% per year. And the median was 3.10% per year.


Daido Steel Co  (OTCPK:DAIDF) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.


Daido Steel Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


DAIDF vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Daido Steel Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA 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.


Daido Steel Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Daido Steel Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Daido Steel Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Daido Steel Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -0.70% mean?
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -0.70% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Daido Steel Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #261 out of 526 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Daido Steel Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Daido Steel Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -0.70%. Based on the distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #261 out of 526 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daido Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daido Steel Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #261 out of 526 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Daido Steel Co 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 EBITDA Growth Rate for a Steel company?
A good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Steel industry context. However, 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Daido Steel Co and its competitors. Daido Steel Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -0.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daido Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -0.70%. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.34, compared to a current price of $11.70 — trading 59.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -0.70%. Daido Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daido Steel Co (DAIDF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -0.70% 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.70 is trading 59.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.34.

Key valuation signals for DAIDF:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -0.70%
  • GF Value™: $7.34 vs. price of $11.70 (59.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Daido Steel Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 5471:JapanDDL:Germany
Address 1-10, Higashisakura 1-chome, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, JPN, 461-8581
Daido Steel Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that primarily operates through three segments. The special steel segment produces and distributes specialty steel for automotive parts, industrial machinery parts, electrical machinery parts, construction, and tool steel. The high-performance materials and magnetic materials segment produces and sells stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, electrical and electronic parts, magnetic material products, alloy powder, titanium products, and welding wire. The parts for automobile and industrial equipment segment is engaged in forging and casting for parts for automobiles, industrial machines, chemical equipment, and oil drilling rigs. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Japanese domestic market.
75GF Score

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