MBS (FSE:1401) EV-to-EBIT: 6.97 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 55% Below Median

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FSE:1401 MBS Inc FSE:1401
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What is MBS EV-to-EBIT?

MBS FSE:1401 20 EV-to-EBIT is 6.97 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 15.57. GuruFocus rates FSE:1401 with a GF Score™ of 20/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,307.18. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,424 Construction companies, MBS ranks better than 71.98% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, MBS's Enterprise Value is 円5,590 Mil. MBS's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円802 Mil. Therefore, MBS's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.97.

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

FSE:1401' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5   Med: 15.57   Max: 42.29
Current: 6.97

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of MBS was 42.29. The lowest was 5.00. And the median was 15.57.

FSE:1401's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
71.98% of 1424 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 10.81 vs FSE:1401: 6.97

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. MBS's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円5,175 Mil. MBS's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円802 Mil. MBS's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 15.49%.


MBS  (FSE:1401) 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) %.

MBS's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Feb. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=801.879/5175.227
=15.49 %

MBS's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円5,175 Mil.
MBS's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円802 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.


MBS EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


MBS EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MBS'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.

MBS EV-to-EBIT Chart

MBS Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
EV-to-EBIT
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MBS Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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FSE:1401 vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, MBS'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.


MBS EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

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

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


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MBS EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=5590.274/801.879
=6.97

MBS's current Enterprise Value is 円5,590 Mil.
MBS's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円802 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 6.97 mean?
MBS (FSE:1401) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.97 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MBS and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 15.57. Over the past decade, MBS's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.00 to 42.29. According to the industry distribution chart, MBS ranks #399 out of 1424 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is MBS's EV-to-EBIT too high?
MBS's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.97 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 15.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 42.29. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.81. MBS's value of 6.97 is 35.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MBS ranks #399 out of 1424 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MBS has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MBS's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, MBS ranks #399 out of 1424 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts MBS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.81. MBS's value of 6.97 is 35.5% below this benchmark. Historically, MBS's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.00 to 42.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.57 vs. the industry median of 10.81, MBS 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 10.81, based on 1,424 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. MBS's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.97 is 35.5% 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 MBS and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MBS's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.97, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 15.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MBS stock overvalued right now?
MBS (FSE:1401) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 6.97. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,307.18, compared to a current price of 円1,070.00 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.97, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 15.57 and 35.5% below the Construction industry median of 10.81. MBS's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 1 warning sign 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 MBS (FSE:1401), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.97 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 MBS (FSE:1401) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MBS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,070.00 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,307.18.

Key valuation signals for FSE:1401:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 6.97 (55% below median its 10-year median of 15.57)
  • GF Value™: 円1,307.18 vs. price of 円1,070.00 (18.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 20/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 35.5% below the Construction median (#399 of 1424)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:1401 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MBS Business Description

Other Exchanges 1401:Japan
Address Yamaguchi Prefecture, Ube, JPN, 1173-162
MBS Inc is a Japanese firm engaged in exterior and interior decoration of houses and buildings. It develops and sells functional paint and offers construction work. It also provides disaster prevention coating.
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