Kitakei Co (TSE:9872) EV-to-EBIT: -3.56 (As of Aug. 31, 2026)

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TSE:9872 Kitakei Co Ltd TSE:9872
73 GF Score
Price 円967.00
GF Value 円835.57
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kitakei Co EV-to-EBIT?

Kitakei Co TSE:9872 +0.31% 73 EV-to-EBIT is -3.56 as of Aug. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9872 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円835.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,414 Construction companies, Kitakei Co ranks better than 98.94% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kitakei Co's Enterprise Value is 円-3,070 Mil. Kitakei Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円863 Mil. Therefore, Kitakei Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is -3.56.

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

TSE:9872' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.04   Med: -2.09   Max: 2.56
Current: -3.56

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kitakei Co was 2.56. The lowest was -11.04. And the median was -2.09.

TSE:9872's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
98.94% of 1414 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 11.015 vs TSE:9872: -3.56

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kitakei Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円-2,732 Mil. Kitakei Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円863 Mil. Kitakei Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -31.59%.


Kitakei Co  (TSE:9872) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: May. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: May. 2026 )
=863/-2732.205
=-31.59 %

Kitakei Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円-2,732 Mil.
Kitakei Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円863 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.


Kitakei Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kitakei Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kitakei 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.

Kitakei Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kitakei Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
EV-to-EBIT
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Kitakei Co Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:9872 vs TT, JCI, CARR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Kitakei 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.


Kitakei Co EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kitakei Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:9872
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Kitakei Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=-3070.432/863
=-3.56

Kitakei Co's current Enterprise Value is 円-3,070 Mil.
Kitakei Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円863 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 -3.56 mean?
Kitakei Co (TSE:9872) has a EV-to-EBIT of -3.56 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kitakei Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitakei Co ranks #15 out of 1414 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Kitakei Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kitakei Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -3.56. Based on the distribution chart, Kitakei Co ranks #15 out of 1414 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kitakei Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitakei Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kitakei Co ranks #15 out of 1414 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kitakei Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.02. 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 11.02, based on 1,414 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. 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 Kitakei Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitakei Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -3.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitakei Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitakei Co (TSE:9872) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円835.57, compared to a current price of 円967.00 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -3.56. Kitakei Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Kitakei Co (TSE:9872), the current EV-to-EBIT is -3.56 as of Aug. 31, 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 Kitakei Co (TSE:9872) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitakei Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円967.00 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円835.57. GuruFocus considers Kitakei Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9872:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -3.56
  • GF Value™: 円835.57 vs. price of 円967.00 (15.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9872 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kitakei Co Business Description

Address Ito Bldg. 3-6-14, Minami-Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, JPN, 541-0054
Kitakei Co Ltd is engaged in sales and sales with installation for housing materials and facility equipment. Its services include Interior: interior doors, closets, flooring materials, staircase materials; Exterior: ceramic siding, roofing materials, sash, fence, carport; Facility equipment: kitchen, bath, restroom, lavatory, air conditioner, water heater; Wood products: structure materials, wood construction materials, solid wood flooring, plywood; Metal: architectural hardware, construction tools, vibration damper; Chemical products: breathable waterproof sheets, soundproof sheets, noncombustible board, insulation materials; Private Brand products: built-in wall/ceiling storage, subsidiary building materials, curing sheet; & Overseas trading products: solid wood flooring, laminated wood.
73GF Score

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円967.00
Price
円835.57
GF Value