Nakayama Steel Works (TSE:5408) EV-to-EBIT: 3.56 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:5408 Nakayama Steel Works Ltd TSE:5408
69 GF Score
Price 円652.00
GF Value 円616.15
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Nakayama Steel Works EV-to-EBIT?

Nakayama Steel Works TSE:5408 +2.19% 69 EV-to-EBIT is 3.56 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 3.81. GuruFocus rates TSE:5408 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円616.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 494 Steel companies, Nakayama Steel Works ranks better than 89.68% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Nakayama Steel Works's Enterprise Value is 円17,454 Mil. Nakayama Steel Works's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,904 Mil. Therefore, Nakayama Steel Works's EV-to-EBIT for today is 3.56.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nakayama Steel Works's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:5408' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18   Med: 3.81   Max: 6.82
Current: 3.55

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Nakayama Steel Works was 6.82. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 3.81.

TSE:5408's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
89.68% of 494 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.665 vs TSE:5408: 3.55

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Nakayama Steel Works's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円18,504 Mil. Nakayama Steel Works's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,904 Mil. Nakayama Steel Works's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.50%.


Nakayama Steel Works  (TSE:5408) 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) %.

Nakayama Steel Works'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 )
=4904/18503.795
=26.50 %

Nakayama Steel Works's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円18,504 Mil.
Nakayama Steel Works'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4,904 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.


Nakayama Steel Works EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Nakayama Steel Works EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nakayama Steel Works'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.

Nakayama Steel Works EV-to-EBIT Chart

Nakayama Steel Works Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Nakayama Steel Works Quarterly Data
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TSE:5408 vs NUE, STLD, RS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Nakayama Steel Works'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.


Nakayama Steel Works EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nakayama Steel Works's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nakayama Steel Works's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Nakayama Steel Works EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Nakayama Steel Works's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=17454.389/4904
=3.56

Nakayama Steel Works's current Enterprise Value is 円17,454 Mil.
Nakayama Steel Works'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4,904 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 3.56 mean?
Nakayama Steel Works (TSE:5408) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.56 as of Sep. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nakayama Steel Works and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.81. Over the past decade, Nakayama Steel Works' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.18 to 6.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Nakayama Steel Works ranks #51 out of 494 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Nakayama Steel Works' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Nakayama Steel Works' current EV-to-EBIT of 3.56 is near median its 10-year median of 3.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 6.82. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.67. Nakayama Steel Works' value of 3.56 is 71.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nakayama Steel Works ranks #51 out of 494 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nakayama Steel Works has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nakayama Steel Works' EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nakayama Steel Works ranks #51 out of 494 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Nakayama Steel Works in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.67. Nakayama Steel Works' value of 3.56 is 71.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Nakayama Steel Works' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.18 to 6.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.81 vs. the industry median of 12.67, Nakayama Steel Works 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 Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Steel companies is 12.67, based on 494 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. Nakayama Steel Works's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.56 is 71.9% 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 Nakayama Steel Works and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nakayama Steel Works's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.56, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nakayama Steel Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nakayama Steel Works (TSE:5408) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円616.15, compared to a current price of 円652.00 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.56, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.81 and 71.9% below the Steel industry median of 12.67. Nakayama Steel Works' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Nakayama Steel Works (TSE:5408), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.56 as of Sep. 04, 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 Nakayama Steel Works (TSE:5408) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nakayama Steel Works stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円652.00 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円616.15. GuruFocus considers Nakayama Steel Works to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5408:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 3.56 (near median its 10-year median of 3.81)
  • GF Value™: 円616.15 vs. price of 円652.00 (5.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.9% below the Steel median (#51 of 494)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5408 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nakayama Steel Works Business Description

Address 1-1-66 Funa-machi, Funa-machi, Taisho-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, JPN, 551-8551
Nakayama Steel Works Ltd is a Japan-based company. The company operates in Steel, Engineering, and Real estate business. Its Steel business includes manufacturing and sale of steel products including coil products, steel sheets, bars and wire products. The company is also engaged in real estate buying, leasing and selling.
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