Kandenko Co (FRA:5EY) EV-to-EBIT: 10.58 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 62% Above Median

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FRA:5EY Kandenko Co Ltd FRA:5EY
81 GF Score
Price €28.80
GF Value €14.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kandenko Co EV-to-EBIT?

Kandenko Co FRA:5EY +2.13% 81 EV-to-EBIT is 10.58 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 6.53. GuruFocus rates FRA:5EY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,426 Construction companies, Kandenko Co ranks better than 50.91% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kandenko Co's Enterprise Value is €5,478 Mil. Kandenko Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €518 Mil. Therefore, Kandenko Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 10.58.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kandenko Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:5EY' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.25   Med: 6.53   Max: 16.93
Current: 10.73

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kandenko Co was 16.93. The lowest was 3.25. And the median was 6.53.

FRA:5EY's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
50.91% of 1426 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 10.91 vs FRA:5EY: 10.73

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kandenko Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,934 Mil. Kandenko Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €518 Mil. Kandenko Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.73%.


Kandenko Co  (FRA:5EY) 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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Kandenko Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=517.949/5934.1948
=8.73 %

Kandenko Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,934 Mil.
Kandenko 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 €518 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.


Kandenko Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kandenko Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kandenko 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.

Kandenko Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kandenko Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Kandenko Co Quarterly Data
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FRA:5EY vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kandenko 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.


Kandenko Co EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kandenko Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kandenko Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Kandenko Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=5477.656/517.949
=10.58

Kandenko Co's current Enterprise Value is €5,478 Mil.
Kandenko 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 €518 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 10.58 mean?
Kandenko Co (FRA:5EY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 10.58 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kandenko Co and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 6.53. Over the past decade, Kandenko Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.25 to 16.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Kandenko Co ranks #700 out of 1426 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is Kandenko Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kandenko Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.58 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 6.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.25 to a high of 16.93. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.91. Kandenko Co's value of 10.58 is 3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kandenko Co ranks #700 out of 1426 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kandenko Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kandenko Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kandenko Co ranks #700 out of 1426 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Kandenko Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.91. Kandenko Co's value of 10.58 is 3% below this benchmark. Historically, Kandenko Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.25 to 16.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.53 vs. the industry median of 10.91, Kandenko 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 10.91, based on 1,426 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. Kandenko Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 10.58 is 3% 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 Kandenko Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kandenko Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 10.58, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 6.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kandenko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kandenko Co (FRA:5EY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.65, compared to a current price of €28.80 — trading 96.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 10.58, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 6.53 and 3% below the Construction industry median of 10.91. Kandenko Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kandenko Co (FRA:5EY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 10.58 as of Aug. 13, 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 Kandenko Co (FRA:5EY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kandenko Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €28.80 is trading 96.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.65. GuruFocus considers Kandenko Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5EY:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 10.58 (62% above median its 10-year median of 6.53)
  • GF Value™: €14.65 vs. price of €28.80 (96.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 3% below the Construction median (#700 of 1426)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5EY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kandenko Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 1942:Japan5EY:Germany
Address 4-8-33, Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 108-8533
Kandenko Co Ltd is a Japanese infrastructure and engineering company. The company organises itself into two segments: engineering and other. The engineering segment, which contributes nearly all the company's revenue, conducts electric engineering work for building construction and renovation, installs and maintains telecommunication systems, constructs and maintains power distribution lines and facilities, inspects and maintains nuclear power plants, and conducts civil engineering work. The company derives the vast majority of revenue domestically.
81GF Score

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