NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) EV-to-EBIT: 11.06 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 45% Above Median

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TSE:5491 NIPPON KINZOKU Co Ltd TSE:5491
61 GF Score
Price 円942.00
GF Value 円786.97
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is NIPPON KINZOKU Co EV-to-EBIT?

NIPPON KINZOKU Co TSE:5491 +0.86% 61 EV-to-EBIT is 11.06 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 7.62. GuruFocus rates TSE:5491 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円786.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 490 Steel companies, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks better than 58.16% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Enterprise Value is 円13,586 Mil. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,228 Mil. Therefore, NIPPON KINZOKU Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.06.

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

TSE:5491' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -227.6   Med: 7.62   Max: 960.29
Current: 11.07

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of NIPPON KINZOKU Co was 960.29. The lowest was -227.60. And the median was 7.62.

TSE:5491's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
58.16% of 490 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.35 vs TSE:5491: 11.07

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円13,950 Mil. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,228 Mil. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.80%.


NIPPON KINZOKU Co  (TSE:5491) 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 KINZOKU 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 )
=1228/13950.104
=8.80 %

NIPPON KINZOKU Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円13,950 Mil.
NIPPON KINZOKU 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1,228 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 KINZOKU Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


NIPPON KINZOKU Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NIPPON KINZOKU 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 KINZOKU Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

NIPPON KINZOKU Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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NIPPON KINZOKU Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:5491 vs NUE, STLD, RS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, NIPPON KINZOKU 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 KINZOKU Co EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry

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

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


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NIPPON KINZOKU Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

NIPPON KINZOKU Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=13586.492/1228
=11.06

NIPPON KINZOKU Co's current Enterprise Value is 円13,586 Mil.
NIPPON KINZOKU 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1,228 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 11.06 mean?
NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.06 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on NIPPON KINZOKU Co and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 7.62. According to the industry distribution chart, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks #205 out of 490 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is NIPPON KINZOKU Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
NIPPON KINZOKU Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.06 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 7.62. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's value of 11.06 is 10.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks #205 out of 490 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NIPPON KINZOKU Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIPPON KINZOKU Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, NIPPON KINZOKU Co ranks #205 out of 490 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts NIPPON KINZOKU Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's value of 11.06 is 10.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.62 vs. the industry median of 12.35, NIPPON KINZOKU 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 Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Steel companies is 12.35, based on 490 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 KINZOKU Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.06 is 10.4% 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 KINZOKU Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.06, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 7.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIPPON KINZOKU Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIPPON KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円786.97, compared to a current price of 円942.00 — trading 19.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.06, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 7.62 and 10.4% below the Steel industry median of 12.35. NIPPON KINZOKU Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.06 as of Aug. 27, 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 KINZOKU Co (TSE:5491) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIPPON KINZOKU Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円942.00 is trading 19.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円786.97. GuruFocus considers NIPPON KINZOKU Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5491:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 11.06 (45% above median its 10-year median of 7.62)
  • GF Value™: 円786.97 vs. price of 円942.00 (19.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.4% below the Steel median (#205 of 490)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5491 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NIPPON KINZOKU Co Business Description

Address No. 7, No. 30 5-chome, Minato-ku, G-BASE Tamachi 10th and 11th floors, Shiba, Tokyo, JPN, 108-0014
NIPPON KINZOKU Co Ltd is a Japanese based company engaged in the steel business. It is involved in the manufacturing of cold-rolled stainless steel strip polishing magnesium alloy belt and stainless steel processed products and other titanium alloy magnesium metal products.
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