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Sato ShojiFRA:TI2 +5.94%65 EV-to-EBIT is 11.64 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 8.57. GuruFocus rates FRA:TI2 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.05. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Steel companies, Sato Shoji ranks better than 56.29% 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.
Sato Shoji's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €431 Mil.
Sato Shoji'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 €50 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.
Sato Shoji EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Sato Shoji EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sato Shoji'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 Steel subindustry, Sato Shoji'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.
Sato Shoji EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Sato Shoji's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sato Shoji's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Sato Shoji's current Enterprise Value is €585 Mil.
Sato Shoji'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 €50 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.
Sato Shoji (FRA:TI2) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.64 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sato Shoji and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 8.57. Over the past decade, Sato Shoji's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.57 to 12.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Sato Shoji ranks #212 out of 485 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Sato Shoji's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sato Shoji's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.64 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 8.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.57 to a high of 12.30. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99. Sato Shoji's value of 11.64 is 10.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sato Shoji ranks #212 out of 485 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sato Shoji has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sato Shoji's EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Sato Shoji ranks #212 out of 485 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Sato Shoji in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99. Sato Shoji's value of 11.64 is 10.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Sato Shoji's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.57 to 12.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.57 vs. the industry median of 12.99, Sato Shoji 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 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. Sato Shoji's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.64 is 10.4% 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 Sato Shoji 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. Sato Shoji's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.64, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 8.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sato Shoji stock overvalued right now?
Sato Shoji (FRA:TI2) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 11.64. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.05, compared to a current price of €21.40 — trading 136.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.64, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 8.57 and 10.4% below the Steel industry median of 12.99. Sato Shoji's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Sato Shoji (FRA:TI2), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.64 as of Aug. 17, 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 Sato Shoji (FRA:TI2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Shoji stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €21.40 is trading 136.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.05.
Key valuation signals for FRA:TI2:
EV-to-EBIT: 11.64 (36% above median its 10-year median of 8.57)
GF Value™: €9.05 vs. price of €21.40 (136.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% below the Steel median (#212 of 485)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:TI2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sato Shoji Corp is a Japanese trading company mainly focused on metals and industrial metals. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Iron and Steel, Nonferrous Metals, Electronics, Life Sales, Machinery and Tools, and Business Development. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Iron and Steel business segment, which sells hot-rolled steel sheets, pickled steel sheets, cold-rolled steel sheets, surface-treated steel sheets, steel bars, bar steel, special steel such as structural carbon steel, structural alloy steel, tool steel, and construction materials and equipment mainly to the automobile, construction machinery, bridge, construction, electrical equipment, shipbuilding, and mold industries.
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