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Howa MachineryTSE:6203 -0.37%62 EV-to-EBIT is 16.93 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 144% above its 10-year median of 6.93. GuruFocus rates TSE:6203 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,046.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,365 Industrial Products companies, Howa Machinery ranks better than 54.38% on this metric.
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.
Howa Machinery's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円16,590 Mil.
Howa Machinery'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1,451 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.
Howa Machinery EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Howa Machinery EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Howa Machinery'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Howa Machinery'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.
Howa Machinery EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Howa Machinery's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howa Machinery's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Howa Machinery's current Enterprise Value is 円24,563 Mil.
Howa Machinery'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1,451 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.
Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.93 as of Sep. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Howa Machinery and its competitors. This is 144% above median its historical median of 6.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Howa Machinery ranks #1079 out of 2365 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is Howa Machinery's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Howa Machinery's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.93 is 144% above median its 10-year median of 6.93. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.84. Howa Machinery's value of 16.93 is 10.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howa Machinery ranks #1079 out of 2365 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Howa Machinery has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howa Machinery's EV-to-EBIT compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Howa Machinery ranks #1079 out of 2365 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Howa Machinery in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.84. Howa Machinery's value of 16.93 is 10.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.93 vs. the industry median of 18.84, Howa Machinery 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 18.84, based on 2,365 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. Howa Machinery's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.93 is 10.1% 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 Howa Machinery and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howa Machinery's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.93, which is 144% above median its own 10-year median of 6.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howa Machinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,046.54, compared to a current price of 円2,140.00 — trading 104.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.93, which is 144% above median its 10-year median of 6.93 and 10.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 18.84. Howa Machinery's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Howa Machinery (TSE:6203), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.93 as of Sep. 09, 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 Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howa Machinery stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,140.00 is trading 104.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,046.54.
GuruFocus considers Howa Machinery to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6203:
EV-to-EBIT: 16.93 (144% above median its 10-year median of 6.93)
GF Value™: 円1,046.54 vs. price of 円2,140.00 (104.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.1% below the Industrial Products median (#1079 of 2365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6203 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Howa Machinery Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of machine tools, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, electronic machines, firearms, construction materials and construction machinery.
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