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JFE HoldingsJFEEF 63 EV-to-EBIT is 23.81 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 14.15. GuruFocus rates JFEEF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 492 Steel companies, JFE Holdings ranks worse than 75.81% 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.
JFE Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $18,993 Mil.
JFE Holdings'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 $773 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.
JFE Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
JFE Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JFE Holdings'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, JFE Holdings'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.
JFE Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, JFE Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JFE Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
JFE Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $18,412 Mil.
JFE Holdings'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 $773 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.
JFE Holdings (JFEEF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 23.81 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on JFE Holdings and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 14.15. According to the industry distribution chart, JFE Holdings ranks #373 out of 492 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is JFE Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
JFE Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 23.81 is 68% above median its 10-year median of 14.15. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.98. JFE Holdings' value of 23.81 is 83.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JFE Holdings ranks #373 out of 492 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, JFE Holdings has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JFE Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, JFE Holdings ranks #373 out of 492 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places JFE Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.98. JFE Holdings' value of 23.81 is 83.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.15 vs. the industry median of 12.98, JFE Holdings has consistently been above 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 12.98, based on 492 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. JFE Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 23.81 is 83.5% above 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 JFE Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JFE Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 23.81, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 14.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JFE Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JFE Holdings (JFEEF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.10, compared to a current price of $9.90 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 23.81, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 14.15 and 83.5% above the Steel industry median of 12.98. JFE Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 JFE Holdings (JFEEF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 23.81 as of Jul. 30, 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 JFE Holdings (JFEEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JFE Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.90 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.10.
GuruFocus considers JFE Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JFEEF:
EV-to-EBIT: 23.81 (68% above median its 10-year median of 14.15)
GF Value™: $11.10 vs. price of $9.90 (10.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.5% above the Steel median (#373 of 492)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JFEEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JFE Holdings Inc is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of steel and related products. The company operates its business through three segments. The Engineering segment covers energy, urban environment, steel structure, and industrial machinery projects, along with recycling and electricity retail businesses. The Iron and Steel segment manufactures and sells steel products, processed steel products, raw materials, and engages in related services such as transportation, equipment maintenance, and construction. The Trading Company segment handles steel products, steelmaking raw materials, non-ferrous metals, foodstuffs, and other trading activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Iron and steel segment.
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