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Nippon Denko CoTSE:5563 -1.17%72 EBITDA Margin % is 26.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 203% above its 10-year median of 8.73. GuruFocus rates TSE:5563 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円308.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Steel companies, Nippon Denko Co ranks better than 67.1% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Nippon Denko Co's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円5,140 Mil. Nippon Denko Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円19,413 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Denko Co's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 26.48%.
Nippon Denko Co (TSE:5563) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Nippon Denko Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Nippon Denko Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Denko Co's EBITDA Margin % 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.
TSE:5563 vs NUE, STLD, RS: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Nippon Denko Co's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Denko Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Denko Co's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 (TSE:5563) has a EBITDA Margin % of 26.48% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Nippon Denko Co and its competitors. This is 203% above median its historical median of 8.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Denko Co ranks #201 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Nippon Denko Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Nippon Denko Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 26.48% is 203% above median its 10-year median of 8.73. The Steel industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.29. Nippon Denko Co's value of 26.48% is 321% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Denko Co ranks #201 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Denko Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Denko Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nippon Denko Co ranks #201 out of 611 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Nippon Denko Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.29. Nippon Denko Co's value of 26.48% is 321% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.73 vs. the industry median of 6.29, Nippon Denko Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Steel company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Steel companies is 6.29, based on 611 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nippon Denko Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 26.48% is 321% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Nippon Denko Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 6.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Denko Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 26.48%, which is 203% above median its own 10-year median of 8.73. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Denko Co (TSE:5563) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円308.34, compared to a current price of 円422.00 — trading 36.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 26.48%, which is 203% above median its 10-year median of 8.73 and 321% above the Steel industry median of 6.29. Nippon Denko Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Denko Co (TSE:5563), the current EBITDA Margin % is 26.48% 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 (TSE:5563) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Denko Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円422.00 is trading 36.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円308.34.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Denko Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5563:
EBITDA Margin %: 26.48% (203% above median its 10-year median of 8.73)
GF Value™: 円308.34 vs. price of 円422.00 (36.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 321% above the Steel median (#201 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5563 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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