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Japan EngineKDCLF 60 EV-to-EBIT is 11.96 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 6.69. GuruFocus rates KDCLF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,378 Industrial Products companies, Japan Engine ranks better than 69.81% 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.
Japan Engine's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.0 Mil.
Japan Engine'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 $42.9 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.
Japan Engine EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Japan Engine EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Engine'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Japan Engine'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.
Japan Engine EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Japan Engine's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Engine's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Japan Engine's current Enterprise Value is $512.6 Mil.
Japan Engine'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 $42.9 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.
Japan Engine (KDCLF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.96 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Japan Engine and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 6.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Engine ranks #718 out of 2378 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Japan Engine's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Japan Engine's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.96 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 6.69. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.86. Japan Engine's value of 11.96 is 39.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Engine ranks #718 out of 2378 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Engine has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Engine's EV-to-EBIT compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Japan Engine ranks #718 out of 2378 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Japan Engine in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.86. Japan Engine's value of 11.96 is 39.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.69 vs. the industry median of 19.86, Japan Engine 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.86, based on 2,378 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. Japan Engine's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.96 is 39.8% 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 Japan Engine and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Engine's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.96, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 6.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Engine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Engine (KDCLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.48, compared to a current price of $50.45 — trading 60.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.96, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 6.69 and 39.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.86. Japan Engine's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Japan Engine (KDCLF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.96 as of Aug. 08, 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 Japan Engine (KDCLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Engine stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $50.45 is trading 60.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.48.
GuruFocus considers Japan Engine to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KDCLF:
EV-to-EBIT: 11.96 (79% above median its 10-year median of 6.69)
GF Value™: $31.48 vs. price of $50.45 (60.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.8% below the Industrial Products median (#718 of 2378)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KDCLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Engine Corp is a Japanese company engaged in the production and sale of various types of UE diesel engines. It also manufactures machinery and equipment related to marine, factory automation and energy saving. The organization has a business presence in Japan and other countries.
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