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KitagawaTSE:6317 +0.83%64 EV-to-EBIT is 6.45 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 6.23. GuruFocus rates TSE:6317 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,381.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,368 Industrial Products companies, Kitagawa ranks better than 87.37% 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.
Kitagawa's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円18,695 Mil.
Kitagawa'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3,434 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.
Kitagawa EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Kitagawa EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kitagawa'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, Kitagawa'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.
Kitagawa EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kitagawa's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kitagawa's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Kitagawa's current Enterprise Value is 円22,152 Mil.
Kitagawa'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3,434 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.
Kitagawa (TSE:6317) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.45 as of Sep. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kitagawa and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitagawa ranks #299 out of 2368 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Kitagawa's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kitagawa's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.45 is near median its 10-year median of 6.23. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.77. Kitagawa's value of 6.45 is 65.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kitagawa ranks #299 out of 2368 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kitagawa has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitagawa's EV-to-EBIT compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kitagawa ranks #299 out of 2368 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kitagawa in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.77. Kitagawa's value of 6.45 is 65.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.23 vs. the industry median of 18.77, Kitagawa 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 18.77, based on 2,368 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. Kitagawa's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.45 is 65.6% 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 Kitagawa and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitagawa's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitagawa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitagawa (TSE:6317) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,381.16, compared to a current price of 円1,812.00 — trading 31.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.23 and 65.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 18.77. Kitagawa's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 Kitagawa (TSE:6317), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.45 as of Sep. 05, 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 Kitagawa (TSE:6317) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitagawa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,812.00 is trading 31.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,381.16.
GuruFocus considers Kitagawa to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6317:
EV-to-EBIT: 6.45 (near median its 10-year median of 6.23)
GF Value™: 円1,381.16 vs. price of 円1,812.00 (31.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.6% below the Industrial Products median (#299 of 2368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6317 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kitagawa Corp is the diversified machinery manufacturing company based in Japan. It is specialised in three core businesses: the production and development of casting and machining techniques of metal raw materials; supplying power chucks and numerically controlled rotary tables to the global machine tool industry; constructing custom-made concrete and recycling plants as well as providing construction machinery for various projects, including bridge erection and self-propelled multi-floor parking. The company has an operational presence across the United Kingdom, the United States of America, China, Taiwan, Australia, Germany and other regions.
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