Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) EBITDA Margin %: 9.23% (As of Mar. 2026) — 39% Above Median

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TSE:5660 Kobelco Wire Co Ltd TSE:5660
65 GF Score
Price 円1,791.00
GF Value 円1,264.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Kobelco Wire Co EBITDA Margin %?

Kobelco Wire Co TSE:5660 +4.55% 65 EBITDA Margin % is 9.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 6.66. GuruFocus rates TSE:5660 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,264.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Steel companies, Kobelco Wire Co ranks better than 59.9% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Kobelco Wire Co's EBITDA for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,527 Mil. Kobelco Wire Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円16,535 Mil. Therefore, Kobelco Wire Co's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.23%.


Kobelco Wire Co  (TSE:5660) 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.


Kobelco Wire Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Kobelco Wire Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kobelco Wire 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.

Kobelco Wire Co EBITDA Margin % Chart

Kobelco Wire Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin %
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Kobelco Wire Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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TSE:5660 vs NUE, STLD, RS: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Kobelco Wire 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.


Kobelco Wire Co EBITDA Margin % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kobelco Wire Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kobelco Wire Co's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Kobelco Wire Co EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Kobelco Wire Co's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=2609/33074
=7.89 %

Kobelco Wire Co's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1527/16535
=9.23 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 9.23% mean?
Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) has a EBITDA Margin % of 9.23% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Kobelco Wire Co and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 6.66. Over the past decade, Kobelco Wire Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.08 to 7.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobelco Wire Co ranks #245 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Kobelco Wire Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Kobelco Wire Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 9.23% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 6.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.08 to a high of 7.89. The Steel industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.29. Kobelco Wire Co's value of 9.23% is 46.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobelco Wire Co ranks #245 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobelco Wire Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobelco Wire Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kobelco Wire Co ranks #245 out of 611 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Kobelco Wire Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.29. Kobelco Wire Co's value of 9.23% is 46.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kobelco Wire Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.08 to 7.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.66 vs. the industry median of 6.29, Kobelco Wire 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. Kobelco Wire Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 9.23% is 46.7% 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 Kobelco Wire 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. Kobelco Wire Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 9.23%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 6.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobelco Wire Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,264.92, compared to a current price of 円1,791.00 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 9.23%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 6.66 and 46.7% above the Steel industry median of 6.29. Kobelco Wire Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660), the current EBITDA Margin % is 9.23% 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 Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobelco Wire Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,791.00 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,264.92. GuruFocus considers Kobelco Wire Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5660:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 9.23% (39% above median its 10-year median of 6.66)
  • GF Value™: 円1,264.92 vs. price of 円1,791.00 (41.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.7% above the Steel median (#245 of 611)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5660 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kobelco Wire Co Business Description

Address 10-1 Nakahama-cho, Amagasaki-shi, Hyogo-ken, JPN, 6600091
Kobelco Wire Co Ltd formerly Shinko Wire Co Ltd is a comprehensive manufacturer of steel wire products. The company is organized in three business segments - Steel Wire, Wire Rope, and Engineering business. Its Steel Wire business is engaged in the production and sale of PC steel wire, unbonded and afterbond PC steel wire, stainless steel wire, oil tempered wire, and nickel plated steel wire. The Wire rope business manufactures general rope, special rope, stainless steel rope, and wire rope processed item. The Engineering business is involved in the manufacturing and selling of steel wire processing products, plant engineering, and falling bridge prevention cable.
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