Nippon Signal Co (FRA:F6N) EV-to-EBITDA: 3.88 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 43% Below Median

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FRA:F6N Nippon Signal Co Ltd FRA:F6N
69 GF Score
Price €9.70
GF Value €7.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Signal Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Nippon Signal Co FRA:F6N +6.64% 69 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.88 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 6.79. GuruFocus rates FRA:F6N with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,489 Industrial Products companies, Nippon Signal Co ranks better than 90.92% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Nippon Signal Co's enterprise value is €503.1 Mil. Nippon Signal Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €129.6 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Signal Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.88.

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

FRA:F6N' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.3   Med: 6.79   Max: 13.65
Current: 3.96

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Nippon Signal Co was 13.65. The lowest was 3.30. And the median was 6.79.

FRA:F6N's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
90.92% of 2489 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.56 vs FRA:F6N: 3.96

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 (2026-08-23), Nippon Signal Co's stock price is €9.704. Nippon Signal Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.191. Therefore, Nippon Signal Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.15.

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


Nippon Signal Co  (FRA:F6N) 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.

Nippon Signal Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=9.704/1.191
=8.15

Nippon Signal Co's share price for today is €9.704.
Nippon Signal Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.191.

* 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?


Nippon Signal Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Nippon Signal Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Signal 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.

Nippon Signal Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Nippon Signal Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Nippon Signal Co Quarterly Data
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FRA:F6N vs VRT, BE: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Nippon Signal 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.


Nippon Signal Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Nippon Signal Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Signal Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Nippon Signal Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Nippon Signal Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=503.106/129.614
=3.88

Nippon Signal Co's current Enterprise Value is €503.1 Mil.
Nippon Signal Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €129.6 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 3.88 mean?
Nippon Signal Co (FRA:F6N) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.88 as of Aug. 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 Nippon Signal Co. This is 43% below median its historical median of 6.79. Over the past decade, Nippon Signal Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.30 to 13.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Signal Co ranks #226 out of 2489 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Nippon Signal Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Nippon Signal Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.88 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 6.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.30 to a high of 13.65. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.56. Nippon Signal Co's value of 3.88 is 75.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Signal Co ranks #226 out of 2489 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Signal Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Signal Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nippon Signal Co ranks #226 out of 2489 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Nippon Signal Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.56. Nippon Signal Co's value of 3.88 is 75.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Signal Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.30 to 13.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.79 vs. the industry median of 15.56, Nippon Signal 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 15.56, based on 2,489 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. Nippon Signal Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.88 is 75.1% 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 Nippon Signal Co. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Signal Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.88, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 6.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Signal Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Signal Co (FRA:F6N) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.22, compared to a current price of €9.70 — trading 34.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.88, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 6.79 and 75.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 15.56. Nippon Signal Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Nippon Signal Co (FRA:F6N), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.88 as of Aug. 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 Nippon Signal Co (FRA:F6N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Signal Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.70 is trading 34.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.22. GuruFocus considers Nippon Signal Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:F6N:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 3.88 (43% below median its 10-year median of 6.79)
  • GF Value™: €7.22 vs. price of €9.70 (34.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75.1% below the Industrial Products median (#226 of 2489)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:F6N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon Signal Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6741:Japan
Address 1-5-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-6513
Nippon Signal Co Ltd is a Japanese technology company. Its products and services fall into the following categories: railway signal systems, traffic information systems, automatic fare collection, or AFR, systems, and parking information systems. The railway signal systems division provides automatic train supervision systems, relay interlocking equipment, level-crossing systems, and LED information boards. The traffic information systems division offers universal traffic management systems, local controllers, and LED traffic signal lights. The AFR system division offers comprehensive network systems to automate station operations. The parking information systems division offers car parking systems and bicycle lock systems.
69GF Score

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