MXCLF (MAX Co) EV-to-EBIT: 13.30 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 62% Above Median

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MXCLF MAX Co Ltd MXCLF
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Price $2.59
GF Value $1.67
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What is MAX Co EV-to-EBIT?

MAX Co MXCLF 72 EV-to-EBIT is 13.30 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 8.20. GuruFocus rates MXCLF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.67. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,370 Industrial Products companies, MAX Co ranks better than 63.38% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, MAX Co's Enterprise Value is $1,634.5 Mil. MAX Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $122.9 Mil. Therefore, MAX Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 13.30.

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

MXCLF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.03   Med: 8.2   Max: 16.2
Current: 14.33

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of MAX Co was 16.20. The lowest was 5.03. And the median was 8.20.

MXCLF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
63.38% of 2370 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 19.465 vs MXCLF: 14.33

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. MAX Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $203.7 Mil. MAX Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $122.9 Mil. MAX Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 60.34%.


MAX Co  (OTCPK:MXCLF) 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) %.

MAX 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 )
=122.912/203.6996617
=60.34 %

MAX Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $203.7 Mil.
MAX 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 $122.9 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.


MAX Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


MAX Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MAX 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.

MAX Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

MAX Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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MAX 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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MXCLF vs SNA, RBC, LECO: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, MAX 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.


MAX Co EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, MAX Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MAX Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1634.486/122.912
=13.30

MAX Co's current Enterprise Value is $1,634.5 Mil.
MAX 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 $122.9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 13.30 mean?
MAX Co (MXCLF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.30 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MAX Co and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 8.20. Over the past decade, MAX Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.03 to 16.20. According to the industry distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #868 out of 2370 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is MAX Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
MAX Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.30 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 8.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.03 to a high of 16.20. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.47. MAX Co's value of 13.30 is 31.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #868 out of 2370 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MAX Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAX Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #868 out of 2370 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts MAX Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.47. MAX Co's value of 13.30 is 31.7% below this benchmark. Historically, MAX Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.03 to 16.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.20 vs. the industry median of 19.47, MAX 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.47, based on 2,370 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. MAX Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.30 is 31.7% 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 MAX Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MAX Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.30, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 8.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAX Co stock overvalued right now?
MAX Co (MXCLF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 13.30. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.67, compared to a current price of $2.59 — trading 55.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.30, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 8.20 and 31.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.47. MAX Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 MAX Co (MXCLF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.30 as of Jul. 23, 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 MAX Co (MXCLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.59 is trading 55.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.67.

Key valuation signals for MXCLF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 13.30 (62% above median its 10-year median of 8.20)
  • GF Value™: $1.67 vs. price of $2.59 (55.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.7% below the Industrial Products median (#868 of 2370)

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


MAX Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6454:Japan
Address 6-6 Nihonbashi Hakozakicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8502
MAX Co Ltd manufactures and distributes office supplies and industrial equipment. The company operates through office equipment, industrial equipment, and home care and rehabilitation (HCR) equipment divisions. It mainly offers products such as hand-held staplers and automatic staplers, numbering tools, check writers, and other office supplies. It also markets fastening devices for various purposes such as concrete reinforcing bar tying machines, air compressors, and rechargeable tools.
72GF Score

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