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Daifuku CoDFKCY -3.38%89 EV-to-EBITDA is 15.66 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 15.56. GuruFocus rates DFKCY with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Industrial Products companies, Daifuku Co ranks worse than 54.1% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Daifuku Co's enterprise value is $12,704 Mil.
Daifuku Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $811 Mil. Therefore, Daifuku Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 15.66.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daifuku Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
DFKCY'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.18 Med: 15.56 Max: 35.47
Current: 15.66
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Daifuku Co was 35.47. The lowest was 9.18. And the median was 15.56.
DFKCY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 54.1% of 2473
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.74
vs DFKCY: 15.66
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).
Daifuku Co (OTCPK:DFKCY) 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.
Daifuku Co's share price for today is $18.87.
Daifuku 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 $0.691.
* 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 Daifuku 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Daifuku 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.
Daifuku Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Daifuku Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daifuku Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Daifuku Co's current Enterprise Value is $12,704 Mil.
Daifuku 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 $811 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.
Daifuku Co (DFKCY) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.66 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Daifuku Co. This is near median its historical median of 15.56. Over the past decade, Daifuku Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.18 to 35.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #1338 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Daifuku Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Daifuku Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.66 is near median its 10-year median of 15.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.18 to a high of 35.47. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.74. Daifuku Co's value of 15.66 is 0.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #1338 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daifuku Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daifuku Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #1338 out of 2473 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Daifuku Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.74. Daifuku Co's value of 15.66 is 0.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Daifuku Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.18 to 35.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.56 vs. the industry median of 15.74, Daifuku 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.74, based on 2,473 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. Daifuku Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.66 is 0.5% 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 Daifuku Co. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daifuku Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daifuku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daifuku Co (DFKCY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.06, compared to a current price of $18.87 — trading 70.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.56 and 0.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 15.74. Daifuku Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 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 Daifuku Co (DFKCY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.66 as of Jul. 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 Daifuku Co (DFKCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daifuku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.87 is trading 70.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.06.
GuruFocus considers Daifuku Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DFKCY:
EV-to-EBITDA: 15.66 (near median its 10-year median of 15.56)
GF Value™: $11.06 vs. price of $18.87 (70.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.5% below the Industrial Products median (#1338 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFKCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daifuku, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is the world's largest provider of material handling systems. The company designs, manufactures, and integrates automation solutions that manage the movement, storage, and control of goods across industries. Its operations span cleanroom systems for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, factory automation, distribution center and warehouse systems, airport baggage handling, and automotive production lines. In addition to supplying advanced equipment—such as automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyors, sorting systems, and automated guided vehicles—Daifuku offers software, maintenance, and other services to deliver end-to-end automation solutions for global clients.
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