Iwatani (WBO:IWA) EV-to-EBIT: 6.32 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 39% Below Median

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WBO:IWA Iwatani Corp WBO:IWA
82 GF Score
Price €11.70
GF Value €10.19
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What is Iwatani EV-to-EBIT?

Iwatani WBO:IWA 82 EV-to-EBIT is 6.32 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 10.35. GuruFocus rates WBO:IWA with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.19. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 451 Conglomerates companies, Iwatani ranks better than 76.05% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Iwatani's Enterprise Value is €3,772 Mil. Iwatani's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €597 Mil. Therefore, Iwatani's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.32.

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

WBO:IWA' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.45   Med: 10.35   Max: 14.58
Current: 6.45

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Iwatani was 14.58. The lowest was 6.45. And the median was 10.35.

WBO:IWA's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
76.05% of 451 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 11.47 vs WBO:IWA: 6.45

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Iwatani's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,844 Mil. Iwatani's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €597 Mil. Iwatani's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.52%.


Iwatani  (WBO:IWA) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=596.78/3844.33672
=15.52 %

Iwatani's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,844 Mil.
Iwatani'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 €597 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.


Iwatani EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Iwatani EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Iwatani'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.

Iwatani EV-to-EBIT Chart

Iwatani Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.31 9.25 10.54 8.52 9.38

Iwatani 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 9.51 7.73 9.05 9.38 0.00

WBO:IWA vs MMM, HON: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Iwatani'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.


Iwatani EV-to-EBIT vs Conglomerates Industry

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

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


WBO:IWA
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Iwatani EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=3772.082/596.78
=6.32

Iwatani's current Enterprise Value is €3,772 Mil.
Iwatani'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 €597 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 6.32 mean?
Iwatani (WBO:IWA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.32 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Iwatani and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 10.35. Over the past decade, Iwatani's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.45 to 14.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Iwatani ranks #108 out of 451 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Iwatani's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Iwatani's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.32 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 10.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.45 to a high of 14.58. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.47. Iwatani's value of 6.32 is 44.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iwatani ranks #108 out of 451 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Iwatani has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iwatani's EV-to-EBIT compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Iwatani ranks #108 out of 451 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Iwatani in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.47. Iwatani's value of 6.32 is 44.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Iwatani's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.45 to 14.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.35 vs. the industry median of 11.47, Iwatani 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 a Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Conglomerates companies is 11.47, based on 451 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. Iwatani's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.32 is 44.9% 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 Iwatani and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iwatani's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.32, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 10.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iwatani stock overvalued right now?
Iwatani (WBO:IWA) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 6.32. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.19, compared to a current price of €11.70 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.32, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 10.35 and 44.9% below the Conglomerates industry median of 11.47. Iwatani's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Iwatani (WBO:IWA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.32 as of Aug. 23, 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 Iwatani (WBO:IWA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iwatani stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.70 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.19.

Key valuation signals for WBO:IWA:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 6.32 (39% below median its 10-year median of 10.35)
  • GF Value™: €10.19 vs. price of €11.70 (14.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.9% below the Conglomerates median (#108 of 451)

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


Iwatani Business Description

Address 3-6-4 Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 541-0053
Iwatani Corp is engaged in the comprehensive energy, industrial gases and machinery, and materials businesses. The Comprehensive Energy Business provides LPG for home, commercial, and industrial use, liquefied natural gas, petroleum products, and home-related equipment such as ENE-FARM and GHP. The Industrial Gases and Machinery Business supplies hydrogen, helium, and other specialty gases, along with gas supply equipment, welding materials, and machinery. The Materials Business handles PET resin, biomass fuel, secondary battery materials, rare earths, semiconductor materials, stainless steel, aluminum, and display films.
82GF Score

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