NHBAF (Nichiban Co) EV-to-EBIT: 11.47 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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NHBAF Nichiban Co Ltd NHBAF
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Price $12.70
GF Value $13.72
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What is Nichiban Co EV-to-EBIT?

Nichiban Co NHBAF 72 EV-to-EBIT is 11.47 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 10.15. GuruFocus rates NHBAF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.72. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,367 Industrial Products companies, Nichiban Co ranks better than 70.51% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Nichiban Co's Enterprise Value is $164.6 Mil. Nichiban Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $14.3 Mil. Therefore, Nichiban Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.47.

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

NHBAF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.62   Med: 10.15   Max: 19.82
Current: 12.14

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Nichiban Co was 19.82. The lowest was 4.62. And the median was 10.15.

NHBAF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
70.51% of 2367 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 19.74 vs NHBAF: 12.14

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Nichiban Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $180.9 Mil. Nichiban Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $14.3 Mil. Nichiban Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.93%.


Nichiban Co  (OTCPK:NHBAF) 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) %.

Nichiban 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 )
=14.348/180.9467
=7.93 %

Nichiban Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $180.9 Mil.
Nichiban 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 $14.3 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.


Nichiban Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Nichiban Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nichiban 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.

Nichiban Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Nichiban Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Nichiban Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.63 9.18 10.83 13.80 11.94

Nichiban Co EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Nichiban 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.


Nichiban Co EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Nichiban Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=164.599/14.348
=11.47

Nichiban Co's current Enterprise Value is $164.6 Mil.
Nichiban 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 $14.3 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 11.47 mean?
Nichiban Co (NHBAF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.47 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nichiban Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 10.15. Over the past decade, Nichiban Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.62 to 19.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichiban Co ranks #698 out of 2367 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Nichiban Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Nichiban Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.47 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 10.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.62 to a high of 19.82. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.74. Nichiban Co's value of 11.47 is 41.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nichiban Co ranks #698 out of 2367 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nichiban Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nichiban Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nichiban Co ranks #698 out of 2367 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Nichiban Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.74. Nichiban Co's value of 11.47 is 41.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Nichiban Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.62 to 19.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.15 vs. the industry median of 19.74, Nichiban 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 19.74, based on 2,367 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. Nichiban Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.47 is 41.9% 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 Nichiban Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nichiban Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.47, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 10.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nichiban Co stock overvalued right now?
Nichiban Co (NHBAF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 11.47. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.72, compared to a current price of $12.70 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.47, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 10.15 and 41.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.74. Nichiban 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 Nichiban Co (NHBAF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.47 as of Jul. 16, 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 Nichiban Co (NHBAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichiban Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.70 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.72.

Key valuation signals for NHBAF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 11.47 (13% above median its 10-year median of 10.15)
  • GF Value™: $13.72 vs. price of $12.70 (7.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.9% below the Industrial Products median (#698 of 2367)

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


Nichiban Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 4218:Japan
Address 2-3-3, Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 112-8663
Nichiban Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling products in the field of medical supplies, healthcare, industrial products and industrial products. It offers hemostatic solutions, wound care dressing and surgical tapes, industrial products for manufacturing and distribution and automotive industry, stationery products, TDS pharmaceutical pain relief plaster and foot care products, sports medical battlewin taping tape and first aid bandage.
72GF Score

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