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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) 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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$7,893 Mil.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel'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 NT$255 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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel'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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Enterprise Value is NT$8,532 Mil.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel'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 NT$255 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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) has a EV-to-EBIT of 33.41 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 13.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #404 out of 490 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current EV-to-EBIT of 33.41 is 150% above median its 10-year median of 13.36. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.14. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's value of 33.41 is 154.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #404 out of 490 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #404 out of 490 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.14. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's value of 33.41 is 154.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.36 vs. the industry median of 13.14, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 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 13.14, based on 490 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. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current EV-to-EBIT of 33.41 is 154.4% 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current EV-to-EBIT is 33.41, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 13.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$26.72, compared to a current price of NT$30.70 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 33.41, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 13.36 and 154.4% above the Steel industry median of 13.14. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008), the current EV-to-EBIT is 33.41 as of Aug. 07, 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$30.70 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$26.72.
GuruFocus considers Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2008:
EV-to-EBIT: 33.41 (150% above median its 10-year median of 13.36)
GF Value™: NT$26.72 vs. price of NT$30.70 (14.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 154.4% above the Steel median (#404 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel pipes and cold-rolled steel sheets; manufacturing of metal architectural components; leasing; carpark management; and wholesale of other products. The majority of its revenue comes from the steel pipe department. Its geographical segments are Taiwan, United States and Japan, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Taiwan.
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