Nippon Paper Industries Co (TSE:3863) EV-to-EBIT: 26.06 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:3863 Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd TSE:3863
54 GF Score
Price 円1,396.00
GF Value 円1,147.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Paper Industries Co EV-to-EBIT?

Nippon Paper Industries Co TSE:3863 -0.64% 54 EV-to-EBIT is 26.06 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 25.85. GuruFocus rates TSE:3863 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,147.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 198 Forest Products companies, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks worse than 74.24% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Nippon Paper Industries Co's Enterprise Value is 円875,435 Mil. Nippon Paper Industries Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円33,591 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Paper Industries Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 26.06.

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

TSE:3863' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1443.56   Med: 25.85   Max: 484.59
Current: 26.06

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Nippon Paper Industries Co was 484.59. The lowest was -1443.56. And the median was 25.85.

TSE:3863's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
74.24% of 198 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 14.295 vs TSE:3863: 26.06

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Nippon Paper Industries Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円847,814 Mil. Nippon Paper Industries Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円33,591 Mil. Nippon Paper Industries Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.96%.


Nippon Paper Industries Co  (TSE:3863) 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) %.

Nippon Paper Industries 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 )
=33591/847814.121
=3.96 %

Nippon Paper Industries Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円847,814 Mil.
Nippon Paper Industries 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33,591 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.


Nippon Paper Industries Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Nippon Paper Industries Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Paper Industries 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.

Nippon Paper Industries Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Nippon Paper Industries Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Nippon Paper Industries Co Quarterly Data
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Nippon Paper Industries Co EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Nippon Paper Industries 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.


Nippon Paper Industries Co EV-to-EBIT vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Paper Industries Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nippon Paper Industries Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Nippon Paper Industries Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=875434.670/33591
=26.06

Nippon Paper Industries Co's current Enterprise Value is 円875,435 Mil.
Nippon Paper Industries 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33,591 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 26.06 mean?
Nippon Paper Industries Co (TSE:3863) has a EV-to-EBIT of 26.06 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nippon Paper Industries Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks #147 out of 198 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Nippon Paper Industries Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Nippon Paper Industries Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 26.06 is near median its 10-year median of 25.85. The Forest Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.30. Nippon Paper Industries Co's value of 26.06 is 82.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks #147 out of 198 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Paper Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Paper Industries Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks #147 out of 198 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Nippon Paper Industries Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.30. Nippon Paper Industries Co's value of 26.06 is 82.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.85 vs. the industry median of 14.30, Nippon Paper Industries Co 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 Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Forest Products companies is 14.30, based on 198 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. Nippon Paper Industries Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 26.06 is 82.3% 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 Nippon Paper Industries Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Paper Industries Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 26.06, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Paper Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Paper Industries Co (TSE:3863) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,147.95, compared to a current price of 円1,396.00 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 26.06, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.85 and 82.3% above the Forest Products industry median of 14.30. Nippon Paper Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 10 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 Nippon Paper Industries Co (TSE:3863), the current EV-to-EBIT is 26.06 as of Aug. 30, 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 Nippon Paper Industries Co (TSE:3863) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Paper Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,396.00 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,147.95. GuruFocus considers Nippon Paper Industries Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3863:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 26.06 (near median its 10-year median of 25.85)
  • GF Value™: 円1,147.95 vs. price of 円1,396.00 (21.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.3% above the Forest Products median (#147 of 198)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3863 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon Paper Industries Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 9NI:Germany
Address 4-6, Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0062
Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd produces and sells a variety of paper products. The company's paper products include newsprint, printing, sanitary, and packaging paper, as well as container board and boxes. The firm also sells construction materials, and generates electric power. Nippon Paper organizes itself into four segments based on product type: pulp and paper; paper related; wood products and construction related; and other. The pulp and paper segment generates the majority of revenue. The majority of sales are made in Japan.
54GF Score

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円1,396.00
Price
円1,147.95
GF Value