inspec (TSE:6656) EV-to-EBIT: 40.33 (As of Sep. 10, 2026) — 148% Above Median

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TSE:6656 inspec Inc TSE:6656
59 GF Score
Price 円797.00
GF Value 円1,075.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is inspec EV-to-EBIT?

inspec TSE:6656 -1.97% 59 EV-to-EBIT is 40.33 as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 148% above its 10-year median of 16.23. GuruFocus rates TSE:6656 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,075.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 717 Semiconductors companies, inspec ranks worse than 63.74% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, inspec's Enterprise Value is 円4,929 Mil. inspec's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円122 Mil. Therefore, inspec's EV-to-EBIT for today is 40.33.

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

TSE:6656' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -998.78   Med: 16.23   Max: 91.19
Current: 40.32

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of inspec was 91.19. The lowest was -998.78. And the median was 16.23.

TSE:6656's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
63.74% of 717 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 28.47 vs TSE:6656: 40.32

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. inspec's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円4,632 Mil. inspec's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円122 Mil. inspec's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.64%.


inspec  (TSE:6656) 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) %.

inspec's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Apr. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=122.224/4631.786
=2.64 %

inspec's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円4,632 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. inspec's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円122 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.


inspec EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


inspec EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for inspec'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.

inspec EV-to-EBIT Chart

inspec Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 43.74 75.84 -18.39 -36.23 37.90

inspec Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 -18.39 106.41 -36.23 0.00 37.90

TSE:6656 vs LRCX, AMAT, KLAC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, inspec'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.


inspec EV-to-EBIT vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, inspec's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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inspec EV-to-EBIT Calculation

inspec's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=4928.754/122.224
=40.33

inspec's current Enterprise Value is 円4,929 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. inspec's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円122 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 40.33 mean?
inspec (TSE:6656) has a EV-to-EBIT of 40.33 as of Sep. 10, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on inspec and its competitors. This is 148% above median its historical median of 16.23. According to the industry distribution chart, inspec ranks #457 out of 717 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is inspec's EV-to-EBIT too high?
inspec's current EV-to-EBIT of 40.33 is 148% above median its 10-year median of 16.23. The Semiconductors industry median EV-to-EBIT is 28.47. inspec's value of 40.33 is 41.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, inspec ranks #457 out of 717 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, inspec has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does inspec's EV-to-EBIT compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, inspec ranks #457 out of 717 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places inspec in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 28.47. inspec's value of 40.33 is 41.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.23 vs. the industry median of 28.47, inspec 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 Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Semiconductors companies is 28.47, based on 717 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. inspec's current EV-to-EBIT of 40.33 is 41.7% 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 inspec and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 28.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. inspec's current EV-to-EBIT is 40.33, which is 148% above median its own 10-year median of 16.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is inspec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, inspec (TSE:6656) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,075.06, compared to a current price of 円797.00 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 40.33, which is 148% above median its 10-year median of 16.23 and 41.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 28.47. inspec's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 inspec (TSE:6656), the current EV-to-EBIT is 40.33 as of Sep. 10, 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 inspec (TSE:6656) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, inspec stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円797.00 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,075.06. GuruFocus considers inspec to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6656:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 40.33 (148% above median its 10-year median of 16.23)
  • GF Value™: 円1,075.06 vs. price of 円797.00 (25.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.7% above the Semiconductors median (#457 of 717)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6656 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


inspec Business Description

Address 79-1 Kumokai Arayashiki Kakunodatemachi, Senhoku-shi, JPN, 014-0341
inspec Inc is engaged as manufacturer of visual inspection equipment that inspects the appearance of semiconductors and various IT related services. The company also offers services like regular maintenance, calibration service, and operation support services.
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