Nippon Soda Co (TSE:4041) EV-to-EBIT: 9.51 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4041 Nippon Soda Co Ltd TSE:4041
75 GF Score
Price 円3,930.00
GF Value 円2,835.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Soda Co EV-to-EBIT?

Nippon Soda Co TSE:4041 +0.13% 75 EV-to-EBIT is 9.51 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 9.60. GuruFocus rates TSE:4041 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,835.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,272 Chemicals companies, Nippon Soda Co ranks better than 73.58% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Nippon Soda Co's Enterprise Value is 円244,053 Mil. Nippon Soda Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円25,662 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Soda Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 9.51.

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

TSE:4041' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.48   Med: 9.6   Max: 19.86
Current: 9.51

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Nippon Soda Co was 19.86. The lowest was 4.48. And the median was 9.60.

TSE:4041's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
73.58% of 1272 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.085 vs TSE:4041: 9.51

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Nippon Soda Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円216,292 Mil. Nippon Soda Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円25,662 Mil. Nippon Soda Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.86%.


Nippon Soda Co  (TSE:4041) 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 Soda 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 )
=25662/216292.495
=11.86 %

Nippon Soda Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円216,292 Mil.
Nippon Soda 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25,662 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 Soda Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Nippon Soda Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Soda 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 Soda Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Nippon Soda Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Nippon Soda Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:4041 vs DOW: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Soda 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 Soda Co EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Soda Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nippon Soda Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=244052.865/25662
=9.51

Nippon Soda Co's current Enterprise Value is 円244,053 Mil.
Nippon Soda 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25,662 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 9.51 mean?
Nippon Soda Co (TSE:4041) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.51 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nippon Soda Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.60. Over the past decade, Nippon Soda Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.48 to 19.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Soda Co ranks #336 out of 1272 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is Nippon Soda Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Nippon Soda Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.51 is near median its 10-year median of 9.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.48 to a high of 19.86. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.09. Nippon Soda Co's value of 9.51 is 44.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Soda Co ranks #336 out of 1272 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Soda Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Soda Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Soda Co ranks #336 out of 1272 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Nippon Soda Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.09. Nippon Soda Co's value of 9.51 is 44.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Soda Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.48 to 19.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.60 vs. the industry median of 17.09, Nippon Soda 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 17.09, based on 1,272 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 Soda Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.51 is 44.3% 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 Nippon Soda Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Soda Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.51, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Soda Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Soda Co (TSE:4041) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,835.40, compared to a current price of 円3,930.00 — trading 38.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.51, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.60 and 44.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.09. Nippon Soda Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Nippon Soda Co (TSE:4041), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.51 as of Aug. 24, 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 Soda Co (TSE:4041) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Soda Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,930.00 is trading 38.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,835.40. GuruFocus considers Nippon Soda Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4041:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 9.51 (near median its 10-year median of 9.60)
  • GF Value™: 円2,835.40 vs. price of 円3,930.00 (38.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.3% below the Chemicals median (#336 of 1272)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4041 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon Soda Co Business Description

Address 2-2-1, Ohtemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8165
Nippon Soda Co Ltd manufactures and sells chemical products and operates in three major and three minor segments. The chemicals segment sells caustic soda, sodium derivatives, and specialty chemicals, which are used to make household cleaning products and pharmaceuticals. The agrochemicals segment sells pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides to the agricultural industry. The trading segment offers chemicals, synthetic resins, and industrial machineries and devices. The company generates additional revenue from its minor segments: transportation, warehousing, and construction services. These segments are engaged in the transportation and warehousing of chemical products, as well as in plant construction and civil engineering services.
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円3,930.00
Price
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