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ZK International Group Co (NAS:ZKIN) 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.
ZK International Group Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $39.88 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. ZK International Group Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $-3.69 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.
ZK International Group Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
ZK International Group Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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.
For the Steel subindustry, ZK International Group 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.
ZK International Group Co EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, ZK International Group Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZK International Group Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
ZK International Group Co's current Enterprise Value is $84.37 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. ZK International Group Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $-3.69 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.
ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) has a EV-to-EBIT of -22.89 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on ZK International Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ZK International Group Co ranks #999999 out of 490 companies in the Steel industry.
Is ZK International Group Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
ZK International Group Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -22.89. Based on the distribution chart, ZK International Group Co ranks #999999 out of 490 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ZK International Group Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZK International Group Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to HLP and LUD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, ZK International Group Co ranks #999999 out of 490 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places ZK International Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.91. 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 12.91, based on 490 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 ZK International Group Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZK International Group Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -22.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZK International Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.74, compared to a current price of $1.03 — trading 40.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -22.89. ZK International Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 ZK International Group Co (ZKIN), the current EV-to-EBIT is -22.89 as of Aug. 20, 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 ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZK International Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.03 is trading 40.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.74.
GuruFocus considers ZK International Group Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ZKIN:
EV-to-EBIT: -22.89
GF Value™: $1.74 vs. price of $1.03 (40.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZKIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZK International Group Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and marketing of metal pipes. The company is specialized in producing double-press thin-walled stainless steel tubes and fittings, carbon steel tubes and fittings, single-press tubes and fittings, and stainless-steel strips. The products are used in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, firefighting, food, beverage, ships, engines, industrial seawater desalination and systems of direct-drinking water, cold /hot water supply, city water supply, and gas of large/middle scale construction projects.
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