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Kokuyo CoFRA:KOK -0.44%92 EV-to-EBIT is 8.13 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 6.47. GuruFocus rates FRA:KOK with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.89. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,373 Industrial Products companies, Kokuyo Co ranks better than 81.88% on this metric.
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.
Kokuyo Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,270 Mil.
Kokuyo Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €178 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.
Kokuyo Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Kokuyo Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kokuyo 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 Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Kokuyo 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.
Kokuyo Co EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kokuyo Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kokuyo Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Kokuyo Co's current Enterprise Value is €1,450 Mil.
Kokuyo Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €178 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.
Kokuyo Co (FRA:KOK) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.13 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kokuyo Co and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 6.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Kokuyo Co ranks #430 out of 2373 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Kokuyo Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kokuyo Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.13 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 6.47. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.50. Kokuyo Co's value of 8.13 is 58.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kokuyo Co ranks #430 out of 2373 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kokuyo Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kokuyo Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kokuyo Co ranks #430 out of 2373 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kokuyo Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.50. Kokuyo Co's value of 8.13 is 58.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.47 vs. the industry median of 19.50, Kokuyo 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.50, based on 2,373 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. Kokuyo Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.13 is 58.3% 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 Kokuyo Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kokuyo Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.13, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 6.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kokuyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Kokuyo Co (FRA:KOK) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 8.13. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.89, compared to a current price of €4.50 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.13, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 6.47 and 58.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.50. Kokuyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 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 Kokuyo Co (FRA:KOK), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.13 as of Aug. 20, 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 Kokuyo Co (FRA:KOK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kokuyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.50 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.89.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KOK:
EV-to-EBIT: 8.13 (26% above median its 10-year median of 6.47)
GF Value™: €3.89 vs. price of €4.50 (15.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.3% below the Industrial Products median (#430 of 2373)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KOK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kokuyo Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture, purchase, and sale of stationery, office furniture, and store utensils for retail businesses, as well as space design and consultation. The company operates through four segments: stationery, furniture, mail-order, and retail. The stationery business supplies stationery in Japan and other regions, including Vietnam, China, and India. The furniture business consists of the production and sale of office furniture, store fixtures, and furniture for public and commercial spaces. The mail-order and retail business provides mail-order services for individuals and retail and wholesale businesses, along with electronic purchasing systems and the operation of information sites.
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