Hokkaido Electric Power Co (FRA:5IE) EV-to-EBITDA: 11.85 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — 59% Below Median

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FRA:5IE Hokkaido Electric Power Co Inc FRA:5IE
63 GF Score
Price €5.80
GF Value €4.22
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What is Hokkaido Electric Power Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Hokkaido Electric Power Co FRA:5IE 63 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.85 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 29.03. GuruFocus rates FRA:5IE with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.22. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Hokkaido Electric Power Co ranks worse than 52.32% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hokkaido Electric Power Co's enterprise value is €8,501 Mil. Hokkaido Electric Power Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €718 Mil. Therefore, Hokkaido Electric Power Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.85.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hokkaido Electric Power Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:5IE' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -483.6   Med: 29.03   Max: 92.91
Current: 12.29

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hokkaido Electric Power Co was 92.91. The lowest was -483.60. And the median was 29.03.

FRA:5IE's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
52.32% of 367 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 11.76 vs FRA:5IE: 12.29

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.

As of today (2026-08-28), Hokkaido Electric Power Co's stock price is €5.80. Hokkaido Electric Power Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.661. Therefore, Hokkaido Electric Power Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.77.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Hokkaido Electric Power Co  (FRA:5IE) 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.

Hokkaido Electric Power Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=5.80/0.661
=8.77

Hokkaido Electric Power Co's share price for today is €5.80.
Hokkaido Electric Power 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 €0.661.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Hokkaido Electric Power Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Hokkaido Electric Power Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hokkaido Electric Power 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.

Hokkaido Electric Power Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Hokkaido Electric Power Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Hokkaido Electric Power Co Quarterly Data
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Hokkaido Electric Power Co EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Hokkaido Electric Power 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.


Hokkaido Electric Power Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Hokkaido Electric Power Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hokkaido Electric Power Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Hokkaido Electric Power Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Hokkaido Electric Power Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=8500.863/717.596
=11.85

Hokkaido Electric Power Co's current Enterprise Value is €8,501 Mil.
Hokkaido Electric Power 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 €718 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.85 mean?
Hokkaido Electric Power Co (FRA:5IE) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.85 as of Aug. 28, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hokkaido Electric Power Co. This is 59% below median its historical median of 29.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokkaido Electric Power Co ranks #192 out of 367 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Hokkaido Electric Power Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hokkaido Electric Power Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.85 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 29.03. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.76. Hokkaido Electric Power Co's value of 11.85 is 0.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokkaido Electric Power Co ranks #192 out of 367 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hokkaido Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokkaido Electric Power Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Hokkaido Electric Power Co ranks #192 out of 367 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Hokkaido Electric Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.76. Hokkaido Electric Power Co's value of 11.85 is 0.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.03 vs. the industry median of 11.76, Hokkaido Electric Power Co has consistently been above 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 11.76, based on 367 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. Hokkaido Electric Power Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.85 is 0.8% above 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 Hokkaido Electric Power Co. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokkaido Electric Power Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.85, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 29.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokkaido Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Hokkaido Electric Power Co (FRA:5IE) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.85. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.22, compared to a current price of €5.80 — trading 37.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.85, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 29.03 and 0.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 11.76. Hokkaido Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hokkaido Electric Power Co (FRA:5IE), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.85 as of Aug. 28, 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 Hokkaido Electric Power Co (FRA:5IE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokkaido Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.80 is trading 37.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.22.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5IE:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 11.85 (59% below median its 10-year median of 29.03)
  • GF Value™: €4.22 vs. price of €5.80 (37.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#192 of 367)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5IE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hokkaido Electric Power Co Business Description

Other Exchanges HKEPF:USA9509:Japan
Address 2, Higashi 1-chome, Odori, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, JPN, 060-8677
Hokkaido Electric Power Co Inc is a Japanese electric utility that serves the northernmost island of Hokkaido. HEPCO is involved in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric energy on the island. The company utilizes a portfolio of hydroelectric, steam, gas, internal combustion, nuclear, geothermal, and solar power plants to do this. While majority of HEPCO's sites are hydroelectric, the company's fossil fuel facilities represent the vast majority of its total energy production and production capacity. Hokkaido Electric Power's electric utility business is responsible for nearly all of its revenue with sales split mainly between residential and commercial/industrial customer groups. Electrical output, however, is transmitted to residential customers.
63GF Score

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