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Kobelco Wire CoTSE:5660 39 EV-to-EBIT is 17.89 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 19.80. GuruFocus rates TSE:5660 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,274.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 493 Steel companies, Kobelco Wire Co ranks worse than 66.53% on this metric.
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Kobelco Wire Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円16,008 Mil.
Kobelco Wire 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1,072 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.
Kobelco Wire Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Kobelco Wire Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobelco Wire 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, Kobelco Wire 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.
Kobelco Wire Co EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kobelco Wire Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobelco Wire Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Kobelco Wire Co's current Enterprise Value is 円19,173 Mil.
Kobelco Wire 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1,072 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.
Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) has a EV-to-EBIT of 17.89 as of Sep. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kobelco Wire Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 19.80. Over the past decade, Kobelco Wire Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.16 to 162.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobelco Wire Co ranks #328 out of 493 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Kobelco Wire Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kobelco Wire Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.89 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 19.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.16 to a high of 162.67. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.69. Kobelco Wire Co's value of 17.89 is 41% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobelco Wire Co ranks #328 out of 493 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobelco Wire Co has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobelco Wire Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kobelco Wire Co ranks #328 out of 493 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kobelco Wire Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.69. Kobelco Wire Co's value of 17.89 is 41% above this benchmark. Historically, Kobelco Wire Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.16 to 162.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.80 vs. the industry median of 12.69, Kobelco Wire 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 Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Steel companies is 12.69, 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. Kobelco Wire Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.89 is 41% 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 Kobelco Wire Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobelco Wire Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.89, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 19.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobelco Wire Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,274.10, compared to a current price of 円1,900.00 — trading 49.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17.89, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 19.80 and 41% above the Steel industry median of 12.69. Kobelco Wire Co's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 6 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 Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17.89 as of Sep. 06, 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 Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobelco Wire Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,900.00 is trading 49.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,274.10.
GuruFocus considers Kobelco Wire Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5660:
EV-to-EBIT: 17.89 (10% below median its 10-year median of 19.80)
GF Value™: 円1,274.10 vs. price of 円1,900.00 (49.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41% above the Steel median (#328 of 493)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5660 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobelco Wire Co Ltd formerly Shinko Wire Co Ltd is a comprehensive manufacturer of steel wire products. The company is organized in three business segments - Steel Wire, Wire Rope, and Engineering business. Its Steel Wire business is engaged in the production and sale of PC steel wire, unbonded and afterbond PC steel wire, stainless steel wire, oil tempered wire, and nickel plated steel wire. The Wire rope business manufactures general rope, special rope, stainless steel rope, and wire rope processed item. The Engineering business is involved in the manufacturing and selling of steel wire processing products, plant engineering, and falling bridge prevention cable.
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