Kohoku Kogyo Co (TSE:6524) EV-to-EBIT: 21.71 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 33% Above Median

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TSE:6524 Kohoku Kogyo Co Ltd TSE:6524
81 GF Score
Price 円5,140.00
GF Value 円3,079.63
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kohoku Kogyo Co EV-to-EBIT?

Kohoku Kogyo Co TSE:6524 +3.21% 81 EV-to-EBIT is 21.71 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 16.38. GuruFocus rates TSE:6524 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,079.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,786 Hardware companies, Kohoku Kogyo Co ranks worse than 54.26% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kohoku Kogyo Co's Enterprise Value is 円119,451 Mil. Kohoku Kogyo Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円5,502 Mil. Therefore, Kohoku Kogyo Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 21.71.

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

TSE:6524' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.44   Med: 16.38   Max: 70.05
Current: 21.71

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kohoku Kogyo Co was 70.05. The lowest was 8.44. And the median was 16.38.

TSE:6524's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
54.26% of 1786 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 18.815 vs TSE:6524: 21.71

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kohoku Kogyo Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円128,263 Mil. Kohoku Kogyo Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円5,502 Mil. Kohoku Kogyo Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.29%.


Kohoku Kogyo Co  (TSE:6524) 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) %.

Kohoku Kogyo Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=5502/128262.88
=4.29 %

Kohoku Kogyo Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円128,263 Mil.
Kohoku Kogyo Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円5,502 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.


Kohoku Kogyo Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kohoku Kogyo Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kohoku Kogyo 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.

Kohoku Kogyo Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kohoku Kogyo Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 13.01 10.91 12.43 14.28 16.33

Kohoku Kogyo Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.59 17.38 16.33 16.16 26.75

TSE:6524 vs APH, GLW, TEL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Kohoku Kogyo 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.


Kohoku Kogyo Co EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kohoku Kogyo Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kohoku Kogyo Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Kohoku Kogyo Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=119451.420/5502
=21.71

Kohoku Kogyo Co's current Enterprise Value is 円119,451 Mil.
Kohoku Kogyo Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円5,502 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 21.71 mean?
Kohoku Kogyo Co (TSE:6524) has a EV-to-EBIT of 21.71 as of Sep. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kohoku Kogyo Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 16.38. Over the past decade, Kohoku Kogyo Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.44 to 70.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Kohoku Kogyo Co ranks #969 out of 1786 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is Kohoku Kogyo Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kohoku Kogyo Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 21.71 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 16.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.44 to a high of 70.05. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.82. Kohoku Kogyo Co's value of 21.71 is 15.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kohoku Kogyo Co ranks #969 out of 1786 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kohoku Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kohoku Kogyo Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kohoku Kogyo Co ranks #969 out of 1786 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kohoku Kogyo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.82. Kohoku Kogyo Co's value of 21.71 is 15.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kohoku Kogyo Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.44 to 70.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.38 vs. the industry median of 18.82, Kohoku Kogyo 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 18.82, based on 1,786 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. Kohoku Kogyo Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 21.71 is 15.4% 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 Kohoku Kogyo Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kohoku Kogyo Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 21.71, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 16.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kohoku Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohoku Kogyo Co (TSE:6524) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,079.63, compared to a current price of 円5,140.00 — trading 66.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 21.71, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 16.38 and 15.4% above the Hardware industry median of 18.82. Kohoku Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Kohoku Kogyo Co (TSE:6524), the current EV-to-EBIT is 21.71 as of Sep. 01, 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 Kohoku Kogyo Co (TSE:6524) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohoku Kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円5,140.00 is trading 66.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,079.63. GuruFocus considers Kohoku Kogyo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6524:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 21.71 (33% above median its 10-year median of 16.38)
  • GF Value™: 円3,079.63 vs. price of 円5,140.00 (66.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.4% above the Hardware median (#969 of 1786)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6524 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kohoku Kogyo Co Business Description

Other Exchanges H9J:Germany
Address 1623 Takatsuki, Takatsuki-cho, Shiga Prefecture, Nagahama, JPN, 529-0241
Kohoku Kogyo Co Ltd is engaged in the Manufacture and sale of lead terminals for aluminum electrolytic capacitors, optical communication parts, and precision parts made from quartz glass.
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Price
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