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Daido Steel CoDAIDF +26.83%75 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.58 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 10.13. GuruFocus rates DAIDF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.94. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 530 Steel companies, Daido Steel Co ranks better than 60.75% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Daido Steel Co's enterprise value is $3,810 Mil.
Daido Steel Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $503 Mil. Therefore, Daido Steel Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daido Steel Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
DAIDF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.85 Med: 10.13 Max: 467.83
Current: 8.01
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Daido Steel Co was 467.83. The lowest was 4.85. And the median was 10.13.
DAIDF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 60.75% of 530
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 9.855
vs DAIDF: 8.01
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Daido Steel Co (OTCPK:DAIDF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Daido Steel Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Daido Steel Co's share price for today is $11.70.
Daido Steel Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $1.058.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Daido Steel Co's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Steel subindustry, Daido Steel Co's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
Daido Steel Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Daido Steel Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daido Steel Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Daido Steel Co's current Enterprise Value is $3,810 Mil.
Daido Steel Co's EBITDA 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 $503 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.
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.58 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Daido Steel Co. This is 25% below median its historical median of 10.13. Over the past decade, Daido Steel Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.85 to 467.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #208 out of 530 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 39.2%.
Is Daido Steel Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Daido Steel Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.58 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 10.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.85 to a high of 467.83. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.86. Daido Steel Co's value of 7.58 is 23.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #208 out of 530 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daido Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daido Steel Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #208 out of 530 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Daido Steel Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.86. Daido Steel Co's value of 7.58 is 23.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Daido Steel Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.85 to 467.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.13 vs. the industry median of 9.86, Daido Steel Co 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-EBITDA for a Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 9.86, based on 530 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Daido Steel Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.58 is 23.1% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Daido Steel Co. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daido Steel Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.58, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 10.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daido Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.58. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.94, compared to a current price of $11.70 — trading 68.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.58, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 10.13 and 23.1% below the Steel industry median of 9.86. Daido Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daido Steel Co (DAIDF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.58 as of Jul. 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.70 is trading 68.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.94.
Key valuation signals for DAIDF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.58 (25% below median its 10-year median of 10.13)
GF Value™: $6.94 vs. price of $11.70 (68.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.1% below the Steel median (#208 of 530)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAIDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daido Steel Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that primarily operates through three segments. The special steel segment produces and distributes specialty steel for automotive parts, industrial machinery parts, electrical machinery parts, construction, and tool steel. The high-performance materials and magnetic materials segment produces and sells stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, electrical and electronic parts, magnetic material products, alloy powder, titanium products, and welding wire. The parts for automobile and industrial equipment segment is engaged in forging and casting for parts for automobiles, industrial machines, chemical equipment, and oil drilling rigs. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Japanese domestic market.
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