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Walsin LihwaTPE:1605 -1.27%74 EV-to-EBIT is 16.00 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 10.42. GuruFocus rates TPE:1605 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$29.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 493 Steel companies, Walsin Lihwa ranks worse than 62.47% on this metric.
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Walsin Lihwa's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$246,618 Mil.
Walsin Lihwa'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$15,885 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.
Walsin Lihwa EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Walsin Lihwa EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Walsin Lihwa'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.
For the Steel subindustry, Walsin Lihwa'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.
Walsin Lihwa EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Walsin Lihwa's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Walsin Lihwa's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Walsin Lihwa's current Enterprise Value is NT$254,151 Mil.
Walsin Lihwa'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$15,885 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.
Walsin Lihwa (TPE:1605) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.00 as of Aug. 28, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Walsin Lihwa and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 10.42. Over the past decade, Walsin Lihwa's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.16 to 73.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Walsin Lihwa ranks #308 out of 493 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is Walsin Lihwa's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Walsin Lihwa's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.00 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 10.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.16 to a high of 73.77. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.57. Walsin Lihwa's value of 16.00 is 27.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Walsin Lihwa ranks #308 out of 493 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Walsin Lihwa has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walsin Lihwa's EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Walsin Lihwa ranks #308 out of 493 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Walsin Lihwa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.57. Walsin Lihwa's value of 16.00 is 27.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Walsin Lihwa's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.16 to 73.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.42 vs. the industry median of 12.57, Walsin Lihwa 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 Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Steel companies is 12.57, based on 493 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. Walsin Lihwa's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.00 is 27.3% 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 Walsin Lihwa and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walsin Lihwa's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.00, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 10.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walsin Lihwa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walsin Lihwa (TPE:1605) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$29.49, compared to a current price of NT$38.90 — trading 31.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.00, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 10.42 and 27.3% above the Steel industry median of 12.57. Walsin Lihwa's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 Walsin Lihwa (TPE:1605), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.00 as of Aug. 28, 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 Walsin Lihwa (TPE:1605) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walsin Lihwa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$38.90 is trading 31.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$29.49.
GuruFocus considers Walsin Lihwa to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1605:
EV-to-EBIT: 16.00 (54% above median its 10-year median of 10.42)
GF Value™: NT$29.49 vs. price of NT$38.90 (31.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.3% above the Steel median (#308 of 493)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1605 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Walsin Lihwa Corp is a producer of cables, steel, and wires. The company made various investments in construction, electronics, material science, real estate, etc. The company's segments are wires and cables; stainless stee;, resource business, and Administration and Investing. It derives maximum revenue from Stainless steel segment. The Stainless steel segment's main products include smelting, rolled stainless steel, carbon steel and precision alloy wire which are sold to industries involving construction components, crankshaft, machine tools, plumbing, heat exchanger, drainage, petrochemical and construction. Geographically, the company operates in USA, Asia, Europe, and other regions, of which Asia generates maximum revenue.
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