KNDEF (Kinden) EV-to-EBIT: 11.53 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 98% Above Median

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KNDEF Kinden Corp KNDEF
81 GF Score
Price $44.02
GF Value $8.39
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What is Kinden EV-to-EBIT?

Kinden KNDEF 81 EV-to-EBIT is 11.53 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 98% above its 10-year median of 5.82. GuruFocus rates KNDEF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.39. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,426 Construction companies, Kinden ranks worse than 52.03% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kinden's Enterprise Value is $7,769 Mil. Kinden's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $674 Mil. Therefore, Kinden's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.53.

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

KNDEF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.86   Med: 5.82   Max: 17.4
Current: 10.98

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kinden was 17.40. The lowest was 2.86. And the median was 5.82.

KNDEF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
52.03% of 1426 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 11.135 vs KNDEF: 10.98

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kinden's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,032 Mil. Kinden's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $674 Mil. Kinden's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.15%.


Kinden  (OTCPK:KNDEF) 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) %.

Kinden'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 )
=673.773/2032.4622
=33.15 %

Kinden's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,032 Mil.
Kinden'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 $674 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.


Kinden EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kinden EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kinden'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.

Kinden EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kinden Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.57 3.37 7.26 7.26 12.29

Kinden Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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KNDEF vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kinden'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.


Kinden EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Kinden EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=7768.527/673.773
=11.53

Kinden's current Enterprise Value is $7,769 Mil.
Kinden'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 $674 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 11.53 mean?
Kinden (KNDEF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.53 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kinden and its competitors. This is 98% above median its historical median of 5.82. Over the past decade, Kinden's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.86 to 17.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Kinden ranks #742 out of 1426 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Kinden's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kinden's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.53 is 98% above median its 10-year median of 5.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.86 to a high of 17.40. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.14. Kinden's value of 11.53 is 3.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kinden ranks #742 out of 1426 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kinden has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kinden's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kinden ranks #742 out of 1426 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kinden in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.14. Kinden's value of 11.53 is 3.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kinden's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.86 to 17.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.82 vs. the industry median of 11.14, Kinden 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 11.14, based on 1,426 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. Kinden's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.53 is 3.5% 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 Kinden and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kinden's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.53, which is 98% above median its own 10-year median of 5.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kinden stock overvalued right now?
Kinden (KNDEF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 11.53. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.39, compared to a current price of $44.02 — trading 424.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.53, which is 98% above median its 10-year median of 5.82 and 3.5% above the Construction industry median of 11.14. Kinden's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Kinden (KNDEF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.53 as of Aug. 06, 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 Kinden (KNDEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinden stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $44.02 is trading 424.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.39.

Key valuation signals for KNDEF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 11.53 (98% above median its 10-year median of 5.82)
  • GF Value™: $8.39 vs. price of $44.02 (424.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 3.5% above the Construction median (#742 of 1426)

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


Kinden Business Description

Other Exchanges 1944:Japan109:Germany
Address 2-3-41 Honjo Higashi, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 102-8628
Kinden Corp is a Japanese industrial company specializing in facility construction and the electrical construction business. Its operations cover a wide range of activities, including power distribution, electrical installations for buildings and factories, power transmission line projects, and substation-related work. The company offers alternative-energy power generation and fuel cell systems, facility and factory automation and security systems, air conditioning and water supply solutions, warehouse and medical facility communication systems, and sanitation and electrical system diagnosis solutions.
81GF Score

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