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HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446) 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.
HOKUETSU METAL Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,711 Mil.
HOKUETSU METAL 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-429 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.
HOKUETSU METAL Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
HOKUETSU METAL Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HOKUETSU METAL 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.
For the Steel subindustry, HOKUETSU METAL 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.
HOKUETSU METAL Co EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, HOKUETSU METAL Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HOKUETSU METAL Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
HOKUETSU METAL Co's current Enterprise Value is 円3,853 Mil.
HOKUETSU METAL 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-429 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.
HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446) has a EV-to-EBIT of -8.99 as of Aug. 28, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on HOKUETSU METAL Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HOKUETSU METAL Co ranks #999999 out of 493 companies in the Steel industry.
Is HOKUETSU METAL Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
HOKUETSU METAL Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -8.99. Based on the distribution chart, HOKUETSU METAL Co ranks #999999 out of 493 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HOKUETSU METAL Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HOKUETSU METAL Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, HOKUETSU METAL Co ranks #999999 out of 493 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places HOKUETSU METAL Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.57. 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 12.57, based on 493 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. 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 HOKUETSU METAL Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HOKUETSU METAL Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -8.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HOKUETSU METAL Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,028.12, compared to a current price of 円1,078.00 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -8.99. HOKUETSU METAL Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446), the current EV-to-EBIT is -8.99 as of Aug. 28, 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 HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HOKUETSU METAL Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,078.00 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,028.12.
GuruFocus considers HOKUETSU METAL Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5446:
EV-to-EBIT: -8.99
GF Value™: 円1,028.12 vs. price of 円1,078.00 (4.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5446 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HOKUETSU METAL Co Ltd operates in the iron and steel industry. The principal business activities of the company include the manufacturing and processing of primary products such as steel, non-base metals and alloys, steel structures, and various other mechanical devices.
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