Kanematsu (FRA:S3K) EV-to-EBIT: 8.51 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:S3K Kanematsu Corp FRA:S3K
78 GF Score
Price €11.60
GF Value €7.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kanematsu EV-to-EBIT?

Kanematsu FRA:S3K +0.87% 78 EV-to-EBIT is 8.51 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 8.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:S3K with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Conglomerates companies, Kanematsu ranks better than 65.11% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kanematsu's Enterprise Value is €2,762 Mil. Kanematsu's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €325 Mil. Therefore, Kanematsu's EV-to-EBIT for today is 8.51.

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

FRA:S3K' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.13   Med: 8.04   Max: 11.31
Current: 8.73

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kanematsu was 11.31. The lowest was 4.13. And the median was 8.04.

FRA:S3K's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
65.11% of 450 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 11.625 vs FRA:S3K: 8.73

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kanematsu's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,710 Mil. Kanematsu's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €325 Mil. Kanematsu's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 11.98%.


Kanematsu  (FRA:S3K) 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) %.

Kanematsu'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 )
=324.639/2710.0225
=11.98 %

Kanematsu's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,710 Mil.
Kanematsu'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 €325 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.


Kanematsu EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kanematsu EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kanematsu'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.

Kanematsu EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kanematsu Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Kanematsu 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 8.92 9.07 9.07 9.51 8.34

FRA:S3K vs MMM, HON: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Kanematsu'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.


Kanematsu EV-to-EBIT vs Conglomerates Industry

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

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


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Kanematsu EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2762.373/324.639
=8.51

Kanematsu's current Enterprise Value is €2,762 Mil.
Kanematsu'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 €325 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 8.51 mean?
Kanematsu (FRA:S3K) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.51 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kanematsu and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.04. Over the past decade, Kanematsu's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.13 to 11.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Kanematsu ranks #157 out of 450 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is Kanematsu's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kanematsu's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.51 is near median its 10-year median of 8.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.13 to a high of 11.31. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.63. Kanematsu's value of 8.51 is 26.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kanematsu ranks #157 out of 450 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kanematsu has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kanematsu's EV-to-EBIT compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Kanematsu ranks #157 out of 450 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Kanematsu in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.63. Kanematsu's value of 8.51 is 26.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kanematsu's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.13 to 11.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.04 vs. the industry median of 11.63, Kanematsu 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Conglomerates companies is 11.63, based on 450 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. Kanematsu's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.51 is 26.8% 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 Kanematsu and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kanematsu's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.51, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kanematsu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanematsu (FRA:S3K) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.94, compared to a current price of €11.60 — trading 46.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.51, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.04 and 26.8% below the Conglomerates industry median of 11.63. Kanematsu's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Kanematsu (FRA:S3K), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.51 as of Aug. 25, 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 Kanematsu (FRA:S3K) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanematsu stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.60 is trading 46.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.94. GuruFocus considers Kanematsu to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:S3K:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 8.51 (near median its 10-year median of 8.04)
  • GF Value™: €7.94 vs. price of €11.60 (46.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.8% below the Conglomerates median (#157 of 450)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:S3K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kanematsu Business Description

Other Exchanges 8020:Japan
Address 2-1 Shibaura 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-8005
Kanematsu Corp is a provider of products and services to various operations including Electronics and Devices, Foods and Grain, Steel, Materials and Plant, and Motor Vehicles and Aerospace. Its products portfolio under Electronics and Devices includes semiconductor equipment, industrial electronics, mobile, electronics components and materials; Food and Grains include foods, meat, and marine products, grain, feedstuff; Steel, Materials and Plant include steel, functional chemicals and energy, plants; and Motor Vehicles and Aerospace include motor vehicles and parts and aerospace.
78GF Score

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