Kian Shen (TPE:1525) EV-to-EBIT: 9.83 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — Near Median

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TPE:1525 Kian Shen Corp TPE:1525
82 GF Score
Price NT$67.70
GF Value NT$61.93
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kian Shen EV-to-EBIT?

Kian Shen TPE:1525 +1.80% 82 EV-to-EBIT is 9.83 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 9.89. GuruFocus rates TPE:1525 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$61.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,082 Vehicles & Parts companies, Kian Shen ranks better than 63.22% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kian Shen's Enterprise Value is NT$2,990 Mil. Kian Shen's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$304 Mil. Therefore, Kian Shen's EV-to-EBIT for today is 9.83.

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

TPE:1525' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.69   Med: 9.89   Max: 18.18
Current: 9.83

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kian Shen was 18.18. The lowest was 6.69. And the median was 9.89.

TPE:1525's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
63.22% of 1082 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 13.175 vs TPE:1525: 9.83

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kian Shen's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$2,979 Mil. Kian Shen's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$304 Mil. Kian Shen's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 10.21%.


Kian Shen  (TPE:1525) 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) %.

Kian Shen's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=304.066/2979.4902
=10.21 %

Kian Shen's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$2,979 Mil.
Kian Shen's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$304 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.


Kian Shen EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kian Shen EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kian Shen'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.

Kian Shen EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kian Shen Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Kian Shen Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 9.29 11.07 10.66 8.84 9.80

TPE:1525 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Kian Shen'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.


Kian Shen EV-to-EBIT vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kian Shen's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


TPE:1525
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Kian Shen EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2989.520/304.066
=9.83

Kian Shen's current Enterprise Value is NT$2,990 Mil.
Kian Shen's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$304 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 9.83 mean?
Kian Shen (TPE:1525) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.83 as of Sep. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kian Shen and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.89. Over the past decade, Kian Shen's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.69 to 18.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Kian Shen ranks #398 out of 1082 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is Kian Shen's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kian Shen's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.83 is near median its 10-year median of 9.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.69 to a high of 18.18. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.18. Kian Shen's value of 9.83 is 25.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kian Shen ranks #398 out of 1082 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kian Shen has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kian Shen's EV-to-EBIT compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Kian Shen ranks #398 out of 1082 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Kian Shen in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.18. Kian Shen's value of 9.83 is 25.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Kian Shen's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.69 to 18.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.89 vs. the industry median of 13.18, Kian Shen 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Vehicles & Parts companies is 13.18, based on 1,082 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. Kian Shen's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.83 is 25.4% 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 Kian Shen and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kian Shen's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.83, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kian Shen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kian Shen (TPE:1525) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$61.93, compared to a current price of NT$67.70 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.83, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.89 and 25.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.18. Kian Shen's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Kian Shen (TPE:1525), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.83 as of Sep. 01, 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 Kian Shen (TPE:1525) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kian Shen stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$67.70 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$61.93. GuruFocus considers Kian Shen to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1525:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 9.83 (near median its 10-year median of 9.89)
  • GF Value™: NT$61.93 vs. price of NT$67.70 (9.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#398 of 1082)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1525 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kian Shen Business Description

Address No. 100, Xinjiang Road, Yangmei District, Taoyuan, TWN
Kian Shen Corp is engaged in the manufacture and sale of automobile body beams, stamping molds, and woodworking products. It provides automobile frames which include products for large, medium, and small-size trucks and coaches. The company has two operating segments; the Manufacturing department, and the Investment department. It derives a majority of its revenue from the manufacturing segment.
82GF Score

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NT$67.70
Price
NT$61.93
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