HTCMF (Hitachi Construction Machinery Co) EV-to-EBIT: 11.00 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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HTCMF Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Ltd HTCMF
76 GF Score
Price $32.90
GF Value $27.94
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co EV-to-EBIT?

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co HTCMF -1.11% 76 EV-to-EBIT is 11.00 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 9.77. GuruFocus rates HTCMF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 176 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks better than 54.55% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Enterprise Value is $10,166 Mil. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $924 Mil. Therefore, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.00.

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

HTCMF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.71   Med: 9.77   Max: 34.05
Current: 11.37

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co was 34.05. The lowest was 6.71. And the median was 9.77.

HTCMF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
54.55% of 176 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 13.42 vs HTCMF: 11.37

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9,923 Mil. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $924 Mil. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.31%.


Hitachi Construction Machinery Co  (OTCPK:HTCMF) 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) %.

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co'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 )
=924.173/9922.72376
=9.31 %

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9,923 Mil.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co'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 $924 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.


Hitachi Construction Machinery Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Hitachi Construction Machinery Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hitachi Construction Machinery 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.

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HTCMF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hitachi Construction Machinery 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.


Hitachi Construction Machinery Co EV-to-EBIT vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Hitachi Construction Machinery Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=10165.740/924.173
=11.00

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current Enterprise Value is $10,166 Mil.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co'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 $924 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 11.00 mean?
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.00 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hitachi Construction Machinery Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 9.77. Over the past decade, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.71 to 34.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #80 out of 176 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.00 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 9.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.71 to a high of 34.05. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.42. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's value of 11.00 is 18% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #80 out of 176 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #80 out of 176 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Hitachi Construction Machinery Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.42. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's value of 11.00 is 18% below this benchmark. Historically, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.71 to 34.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.77 vs. the industry median of 13.42, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 13.42, based on 176 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. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.00 is 18% 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.00, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 9.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.94, compared to a current price of $32.90 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.00, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 9.77 and 18% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 13.42. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.00 as of Jul. 28, 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $32.90 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.94. GuruFocus considers Hitachi Construction Machinery Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HTCMF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 11.00 (13% above median its 10-year median of 9.77)
  • GF Value™: $27.94 vs. price of $32.90 (17.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#80 of 176)

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


Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Business Description

Address 16-1, Higashiueno 2-chome, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 110-0015
Hitachi Construction Machinery manufactures and sells construction and mining machinery, and provides related services such as parts supply, rentals, and others. HCM was established in 1970 as a subsidiary of Hitachi, but its origins date back to 1949 when it introduced Japan's first mechanical excavator. The company's main products include hydraulic excavators for mining and construction, rigid dump trucks, and wheel loaders. As of August 2022, Hitachi is no longer the parent company of HCM, after selling 26% of its stake to HCJI Holdings, a joint venture between Itochu and Japan Industrial Partners. Currently, Hitachi has a 25.42% stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery as an equity-method affiliate. HCM is based in Tokyo.
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