WSLWY (Walsin Lihwa) EV-to-EBIT: 9.04 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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What is Walsin Lihwa EV-to-EBIT?

Walsin Lihwa WSLWY 71 EV-to-EBIT is 9.04 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 10.42. GuruFocus rates WSLWY with a GF Score™ of 71/100. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Steel companies, Walsin Lihwa ranks worse than 82.47% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Walsin Lihwa's Enterprise Value is $2,086.75 Mil. Walsin Lihwa's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $230.84 Mil. Therefore, Walsin Lihwa's EV-to-EBIT for today is 9.04.

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

WSLWY' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.16   Med: 10.42   Max: 73.77
Current: 35.56

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Walsin Lihwa was 73.77. The lowest was 4.16. And the median was 10.42.

WSLWY's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
82.47% of 485 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.99 vs WSLWY: 35.56

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Walsin Lihwa's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Walsin Lihwa's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $230.84 Mil. Walsin Lihwa's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


Walsin Lihwa  (OTCPK:WSLWY) 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) %.

Walsin Lihwa'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 )
=230.84/0
= %

Walsin Lihwa's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.
Walsin Lihwa'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 $230.84 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.


Walsin Lihwa EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Walsin Lihwa EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Walsin Lihwa'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.

Walsin Lihwa EV-to-EBIT Chart

Walsin Lihwa Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Walsin Lihwa Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 35.10 59.91 63.87 56.32 30.10

WSLWY vs NUE, STLD, RS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Walsin Lihwa'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.


Walsin Lihwa EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Walsin Lihwa's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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



Walsin Lihwa EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2086.747/230.84
=9.04

Walsin Lihwa's current Enterprise Value is $2,086.75 Mil.
Walsin Lihwa'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 $230.84 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 9.04 mean?
Walsin Lihwa (WSLWY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.04 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Walsin Lihwa and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 10.42. Over the past decade, Walsin Lihwa's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.16 to 73.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Walsin Lihwa ranks #400 out of 485 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 82.5%.
Is Walsin Lihwa's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Walsin Lihwa's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.04 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 10.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.16 to a high of 73.77. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99. Walsin Lihwa's value of 9.04 is 30.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Walsin Lihwa ranks #400 out of 485 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Walsin Lihwa has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walsin Lihwa's EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Walsin Lihwa ranks #400 out of 485 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Walsin Lihwa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99. Walsin Lihwa's value of 9.04 is 30.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Walsin Lihwa's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.16 to 73.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.42 vs. the industry median of 12.99, Walsin Lihwa 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 Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Steel companies is 12.99, based on 485 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. Walsin Lihwa's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.04 is 30.4% 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 Walsin Lihwa and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walsin Lihwa's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.04, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 10.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walsin Lihwa stock overvalued right now?
Walsin Lihwa (WSLWY) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 9.04. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.04, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 10.42 and 30.4% below the Steel industry median of 12.99. Walsin Lihwa's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 11 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 Walsin Lihwa (WSLWY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.04 as of Aug. 16, 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.

Walsin Lihwa Business Description

Other Exchanges 1605:Taiwan
Address No. 1, Songzhi Road, 25th Floor, Taipei, TWN, 11047
Walsin Lihwa Corp is a producer of cables, steel, and wires. The company made various investments in construction, electronics, material science, real estate, etc. The company's segments are wires and cables; stainless stee;, resource business, and Administration and Investing. It derives maximum revenue from Stainless steel segment. The Stainless steel segment's main products include smelting, rolled stainless steel, carbon steel and precision alloy wire which are sold to industries involving construction components, crankshaft, machine tools, plumbing, heat exchanger, drainage, petrochemical and construction. Geographically, the company operates in USA, Asia, Europe, and other regions, of which Asia generates maximum revenue.