NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN) EV-to-EBITDA: 3.65 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 70% Below Median

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FRA:8WN NS United Kaiun Kaisha Ltd FRA:8WN
76 GF Score
Price €39.80
GF Value €24.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is NS United Kaiun Kaisha EV-to-EBITDA?

NS United Kaiun Kaisha FRA:8WN +2.05% 76 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.65 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 12.06. GuruFocus rates FRA:8WN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 905 Transportation companies, NS United Kaiun Kaisha ranks better than 86.85% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, NS United Kaiun Kaisha's enterprise value is €941 Mil. NS United Kaiun Kaisha's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €258 Mil. Therefore, NS United Kaiun Kaisha's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.65.

The historical rank and industry rank for NS United Kaiun Kaisha's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:8WN' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.6   Med: 12.06   Max: 56.65
Current: 3.84

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of NS United Kaiun Kaisha was 56.65. The lowest was 2.60. And the median was 12.06.

FRA:8WN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
86.85% of 905 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.77 vs FRA:8WN: 3.84

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 (2026-07-28), NS United Kaiun Kaisha's stock price is €39.80. NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.787. Therefore, NS United Kaiun Kaisha's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 6.88.

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


NS United Kaiun Kaisha  (FRA:8WN) 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.

NS United Kaiun Kaisha's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=39.80/5.787
=6.88

NS United Kaiun Kaisha's share price for today is €39.80.
NS United Kaiun Kaisha'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 €5.787.

* 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?


NS United Kaiun Kaisha EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


NS United Kaiun Kaisha EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NS United Kaiun Kaisha'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.

NS United Kaiun Kaisha EV-to-EBITDA Chart

NS United Kaiun Kaisha Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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NS United Kaiun Kaisha Quarterly Data
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NS United Kaiun Kaisha EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, NS United Kaiun Kaisha'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.


NS United Kaiun Kaisha EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, NS United Kaiun Kaisha's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NS United Kaiun Kaisha's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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NS United Kaiun Kaisha EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

NS United Kaiun Kaisha's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=940.898/257.715
=3.65

NS United Kaiun Kaisha's current Enterprise Value is €941 Mil.
NS United Kaiun Kaisha'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 €258 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 3.65 mean?
NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.65 as of Jul. 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 NS United Kaiun Kaisha. This is 70% below median its historical median of 12.06. Over the past decade, NS United Kaiun Kaisha's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.60 to 56.65. According to the industry distribution chart, NS United Kaiun Kaisha ranks #119 out of 905 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is NS United Kaiun Kaisha's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
NS United Kaiun Kaisha's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.65 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 12.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.60 to a high of 56.65. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.77. NS United Kaiun Kaisha's value of 3.65 is 58.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NS United Kaiun Kaisha ranks #119 out of 905 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NS United Kaiun Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NS United Kaiun Kaisha's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, NS United Kaiun Kaisha ranks #119 out of 905 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places NS United Kaiun Kaisha in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.77. NS United Kaiun Kaisha's value of 3.65 is 58.4% below this benchmark. Historically, NS United Kaiun Kaisha's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.60 to 56.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.06 vs. the industry median of 8.77, NS United Kaiun Kaisha 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.77, based on 905 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. NS United Kaiun Kaisha's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.65 is 58.4% 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-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 NS United Kaiun Kaisha. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NS United Kaiun Kaisha's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.65, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 12.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NS United Kaiun Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.13, compared to a current price of €39.80 — trading 64.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.65, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 12.06 and 58.4% below the Transportation industry median of 8.77. NS United Kaiun Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.65 as of Jul. 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 NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NS United Kaiun Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €39.80 is trading 64.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.13. GuruFocus considers NS United Kaiun Kaisha to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8WN:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 3.65 (70% below median its 10-year median of 12.06)
  • GF Value™: €24.13 vs. price of €39.80 (64.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.4% below the Transportation median (#119 of 905)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8WN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NS United Kaiun Kaisha Business Description

Other Exchanges NSUKF:USA9110:Japan
Address 21, 22 Floor, Otemachi First Square West Tower, 5-1 Otemachi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8108
NS United Kaiun Kaisha Ltd is engaged in the marine business. The company provides land and sea transportation, operates as a shipping agent for land, air, and marine transportation, and property and act as some life insurance agency operations. Additionally, it also manufactures, maintains and sells shipping equipment as well as is also involved in the real-estate operations. The company offers marine transportation services such as raw materials and fuel for the iron production industry, raw materials for other industries, various energy resources, industrial products, and feed grains.
76GF Score

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