Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) EV-to-EBIT: 14.83 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:KWI Kurita Water Industries Ltd FRA:KWI
91 GF Score
Price €44.44
GF Value €34.45
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kurita Water Industries EV-to-EBIT?

Kurita Water Industries FRA:KWI -6.56% 91 EV-to-EBIT is 14.83 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 14.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:KWI with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,375 Industrial Products companies, Kurita Water Industries ranks better than 58.74% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kurita Water Industries's Enterprise Value is €5,007 Mil. Kurita Water Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €338 Mil. Therefore, Kurita Water Industries's EV-to-EBIT for today is 14.83.

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

FRA:KWI' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.91   Med: 14.55   Max: 23.64
Current: 15.55

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kurita Water Industries was 23.64. The lowest was 7.91. And the median was 14.55.

FRA:KWI's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
58.74% of 2375 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 19 vs FRA:KWI: 15.55

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kurita Water Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,571 Mil. Kurita Water Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €338 Mil. Kurita Water Industries's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.39%.


Kurita Water Industries  (FRA:KWI) 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) %.

Kurita Water Industries'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 )
=337.599/4570.59112
=7.39 %

Kurita Water Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,571 Mil.
Kurita Water Industries'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 €338 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.


Kurita Water Industries EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kurita Water Industries EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kurita Water Industries'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.

Kurita Water Industries EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kurita Water Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Kurita Water Industries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.51 12.97 10.74 12.89 13.94

FRA:KWI vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Kurita Water Industries'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.


Kurita Water Industries EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kurita Water Industries's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kurita Water Industries's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Kurita Water Industries EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Kurita Water Industries's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=5007.490/337.599
=14.83

Kurita Water Industries's current Enterprise Value is €5,007 Mil.
Kurita Water Industries'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 €338 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 14.83 mean?
Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.83 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kurita Water Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.55. Over the past decade, Kurita Water Industries' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.91 to 23.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #980 out of 2375 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is Kurita Water Industries' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kurita Water Industries' current EV-to-EBIT of 14.83 is near median its 10-year median of 14.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.91 to a high of 23.64. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.00. Kurita Water Industries' value of 14.83 is 21.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #980 out of 2375 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kurita Water Industries has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kurita Water Industries' EV-to-EBIT compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #980 out of 2375 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Kurita Water Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.00. Kurita Water Industries' value of 14.83 is 21.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kurita Water Industries' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.91 to 23.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.55 vs. the industry median of 19.00, Kurita Water Industries 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 19.00, based on 2,375 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. Kurita Water Industries's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.83 is 21.9% 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 Kurita Water Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kurita Water Industries's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.83, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kurita Water Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.45, compared to a current price of €44.44 — trading 29% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.83, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.55 and 21.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.00. Kurita Water Industries' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 6 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 Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.83 as of Jul. 29, 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 Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €44.44 is trading 29% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.45. GuruFocus considers Kurita Water Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KWI:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 14.83 (near median its 10-year median of 14.55)
  • GF Value™: €34.45 vs. price of €44.44 (29% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.9% below the Industrial Products median (#980 of 2375)

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


Kurita Water Industries Business Description

Address 10-1 Nakano 4-chome, Nakano Central Park East, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 164-0001
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. is a provider of water treatment solutions in Japan. It operates through two segments: the Electronic market and the General water treatment market. The company provides a wide range of water treatment chemicals, systems, and services, including wastewater and ultrapure water solutions, facility maintenance, and environmental remediation, serving both industrial and household needs.
91GF Score

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