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Daido Steel CoDAIDF +26.83%75 EV-to-EBIT is 12.66 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 10.50. GuruFocus rates DAIDF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.94. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 490 Steel companies, Daido Steel Co ranks worse than 55.1% on this metric.
Daido Steel Co (OTCPK:DAIDF) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Daido Steel Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,841 Mil.
Daido Steel Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $301 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.
Daido Steel Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Daido Steel Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daido Steel Co's EV-to-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.
For the Steel subindustry, Daido Steel 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.
Daido Steel Co EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Daido Steel Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daido Steel Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Daido Steel Co's current Enterprise Value is $3,810 Mil.
Daido Steel Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $301 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.
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.66 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Daido Steel Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 10.50. Over the past decade, Daido Steel Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.08 to 467.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #270 out of 490 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Daido Steel Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Daido Steel Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.66 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 10.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.08 to a high of 467.83. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.22. Daido Steel Co's value of 12.66 is 4.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #270 out of 490 companies in the Steel industry, which is below 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #270 out of 490 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Daido Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.22. Daido Steel Co's value of 12.66 is 4.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Daido Steel Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.08 to 467.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.50 vs. the industry median of 13.22, Daido Steel Co has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Steel companies is 13.22, based on 490 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Daido Steel Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.66 is 4.2% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Daido Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daido Steel Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.66, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 10.50. 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 EV-to-EBIT of 12.66. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.94, compared to a current price of $11.70 — trading 68.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.66, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 10.50 and 4.2% below the Steel industry median of 13.22. Daido Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daido Steel Co (DAIDF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.66 as of Jul. 18, 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 68.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.94.
Key valuation signals for DAIDF:
EV-to-EBIT: 12.66 (21% above median its 10-year median of 10.50)
GF Value™: $6.94 vs. price of $11.70 (68.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.2% below the Steel median (#270 of 490)
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 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.
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