Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) EV-to-EBIT: -70.53 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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FRA:NJ5 Nippon Denko Co Ltd FRA:NJ5
73 GF Score
Price €2.34
GF Value €1.69
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What is Nippon Denko Co EV-to-EBIT?

Nippon Denko Co FRA:NJ5 +3.54% 73 EV-to-EBIT is -70.53 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:NJ5 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.69. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Steel companies, Nippon Denko Co ranks worse than 206185.36% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Nippon Denko Co's Enterprise Value is €354.8 Mil. Nippon Denko Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-5.0 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Denko Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is -70.53.

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

FRA:NJ5' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -379.28   Med: 8.98   Max: 62.68
Current: -66.03

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Nippon Denko Co was 62.68. The lowest was -379.28. And the median was 8.98.

FRA:NJ5's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 485 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.99 vs FRA:NJ5: -66.03

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Nippon Denko Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €340.6 Mil. Nippon Denko Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-5.0 Mil. Nippon Denko Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -1.48%.


Nippon Denko Co  (FRA:NJ5) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-5.03/340.5691
=-1.48 %

Nippon Denko Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €340.6 Mil.
Nippon Denko 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 €-5.0 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.


Nippon Denko Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Nippon Denko Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Denko 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.

Nippon Denko Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Nippon Denko Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.72 5.67 14.07 9.41 16.98

Nippon Denko Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 8.03 12.50 16.98 15.23 -64.80

FRA:NJ5 vs NUE, STLD, RS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Nippon Denko 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.


Nippon Denko Co EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Denko Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nippon Denko Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=354.773/-5.03
=-70.53

Nippon Denko Co's current Enterprise Value is €354.8 Mil.
Nippon Denko 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 €-5.0 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 -70.53 mean?
Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) has a EV-to-EBIT of -70.53 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nippon Denko Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Denko Co ranks #999999 out of 485 companies in the Steel industry.
Is Nippon Denko Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Nippon Denko Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -70.53. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Denko Co ranks #999999 out of 485 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Denko Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Denko Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nippon Denko Co ranks #999999 out of 485 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Nippon Denko Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99. 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 12.99, based on 485 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. 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 Nippon Denko Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Denko Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -70.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Denko Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -70.53. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.69, compared to a current price of €2.34 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -70.53. Nippon Denko Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5), the current EV-to-EBIT is -70.53 as of Aug. 16, 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 Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Denko Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.34 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.69.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NJ5:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -70.53
  • GF Value™: €1.69 vs. price of €2.34 (38.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NJ5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon Denko Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 5563:Japan
Address 4-16,1-chome, Yaesu, 4th Floor, Tokyo Tatemono Yaesu Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8282
Nippon Denko Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of ferroalloys. In addition, it is also involved in the electric power generation. The company's core business activities are categorized into four segments: Ferroalloys, Functional Materials, Environment, and Other. The company serves a diverse range of markets including power companies, agricultural cooperatives, local governments and companies discharging industrial waste.
73GF Score

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