NCRBF (Nippon Carbon Co) EV-to-EBIT: 6.73 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — Near Median

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NCRBF Nippon Carbon Co Ltd NCRBF
82 GF Score
Price $27.63
GF Value $28.82
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Carbon Co EV-to-EBIT?

Nippon Carbon Co NCRBF 82 EV-to-EBIT is 6.73 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 7.42. GuruFocus rates NCRBF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,239 Chemicals companies, Nippon Carbon Co ranks better than 83.29% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Nippon Carbon Co's Enterprise Value is $343.0 Mil. Nippon Carbon Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $51.0 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Carbon Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.73.

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

NCRBF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -413.32   Med: 7.42   Max: 28.17
Current: 7.21

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Nippon Carbon Co was 28.17. The lowest was -413.32. And the median was 7.42.

NCRBF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
83.29% of 1239 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.16 vs NCRBF: 7.21

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Nippon Carbon Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $343.1 Mil. Nippon Carbon Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $51.0 Mil. Nippon Carbon Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.87%.


Nippon Carbon Co  (OTCPK:NCRBF) 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) %.

Nippon Carbon Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=51.009/343.1135
=14.87 %

Nippon Carbon Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $343.1 Mil.
Nippon Carbon Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $51.0 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.


Nippon Carbon Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Nippon Carbon Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Carbon 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.

Nippon Carbon Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Nippon Carbon Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Nippon Carbon Co Quarterly Data
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NCRBF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Carbon 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.


Nippon Carbon Co EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Carbon Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nippon Carbon Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=343.039/51.009
=6.73

Nippon Carbon Co's current Enterprise Value is $343.0 Mil.
Nippon Carbon Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $51.0 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 6.73 mean?
Nippon Carbon Co (NCRBF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.73 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nippon Carbon Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Carbon Co ranks #207 out of 1239 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Nippon Carbon Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Nippon Carbon Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.73 is near median its 10-year median of 7.42. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.16. Nippon Carbon Co's value of 6.73 is 60.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Carbon Co ranks #207 out of 1239 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Carbon Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Carbon Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Carbon Co ranks #207 out of 1239 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Nippon Carbon Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.16. Nippon Carbon Co's value of 6.73 is 60.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.42 vs. the industry median of 17.16, Nippon Carbon 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 17.16, based on 1,239 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. Nippon Carbon Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.73 is 60.8% 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 Nippon Carbon Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Carbon Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.73, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Carbon Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Carbon Co (NCRBF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.82, compared to a current price of $27.63 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.73, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.42 and 60.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.16. Nippon Carbon Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Nippon Carbon Co (NCRBF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.73 as of Jul. 24, 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 Nippon Carbon Co (NCRBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Carbon Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $27.63 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.82. GuruFocus considers Nippon Carbon Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NCRBF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 6.73 (near median its 10-year median of 7.42)
  • GF Value™: $28.82 vs. price of $27.63 (4.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.8% below the Chemicals median (#207 of 1239)

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


Nippon Carbon Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 5302:JapanNPV:Germany
Address 6-1, Hacchobori 2-chome, Chuo ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0032
Nippon Carbon Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of carbon products. It provides products in following categories: Carbon Products, Silicon carbide products, and Others. The Carbon Products include artificial graphite electrode, impervious graphite products, isotropic high purity graphite products, a machine for graphite products, general purpose carbon fibers, and graphite fibers, containing resin graphite fibers made of packing, flexible graphite sealing material, and node material for lithium ion battery. Silicon carbide products are involved in the development and sale of ceramic matrix composite. Other category deals with manufacturing industrial machinery, mechanical repair, building and parking leasing.
82GF Score

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