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Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) 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.
Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円13,608 Mil.
Japan Foundation Engineering 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 円2,681 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.
Japan Foundation Engineering Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Japan Foundation Engineering Co 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Japan Foundation Engineering 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.
Japan Foundation Engineering Co EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Foundation Engineering Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current Enterprise Value is 円18,153 Mil.
Japan Foundation Engineering 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 円2,681 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.
Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.77 as of Sep. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Japan Foundation Engineering Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #385 out of 1418 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Japan Foundation Engineering Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.77 is near median its 10-year median of 6.66. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.05. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's value of 6.77 is 38.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #385 out of 1418 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Foundation Engineering Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Foundation Engineering Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #385 out of 1418 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Japan Foundation Engineering Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.05. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's value of 6.77 is 38.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.66 vs. the industry median of 11.05, Japan Foundation Engineering 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 11.05, based on 1,418 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. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.77 is 38.7% 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Foundation Engineering Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円670.59, compared to a current price of 円797.00 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.66 and 38.7% below the Construction industry median of 11.05. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.77 as of Sep. 12, 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Foundation Engineering Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円797.00 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円670.59.
GuruFocus considers Japan Foundation Engineering Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1914:
EV-to-EBIT: 6.77 (near median its 10-year median of 6.66)
GF Value™: 円670.59 vs. price of 円797.00 (18.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.7% below the Construction median (#385 of 1418)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1914 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Foundation Engineering Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provisions of construction services. The company offers surface and physical exploration, hydrologic and geological and soil features surveys, in-site tests, grouting tests, hydrostatic pressure permeability tests, automatic surveillance, and analysis system for slopes and landslides and design and construction management services. Additionally, it also provides ground-reinforcing and environmental preservation works.
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