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Nippon Denko CoFRA:NJ5 +3.54%73 EV-to-EBITDA is 21.77 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 196% above its 10-year median of 7.35. GuruFocus rates FRA:NJ5 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.69. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 527 Steel companies, Nippon Denko Co ranks worse than 77.61% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Nippon Denko Co's enterprise value is €354.8 Mil.
Nippon Denko Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €16.3 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Denko Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 21.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Denko Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NJ5'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -379.28 Med: 7.35 Max: 62.68
Current: 21.59
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Nippon Denko Co was 62.68. The lowest was -379.28. And the median was 7.35.
FRA:NJ5's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 77.61% of 527
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 10.19
vs FRA:NJ5: 21.59
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.
Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) 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 Denko Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Nippon Denko Co's share price for today is €2.34.
Nippon Denko 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 €-0.076.
* 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 Nippon Denko 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, Nippon Denko 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 Denko Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Denko Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Denko Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Nippon Denko Co's current Enterprise Value is €354.8 Mil.
Nippon Denko 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 €16.3 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.
Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 21.77 as of Aug. 16, 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 Denko Co. This is 196% above median its historical median of 7.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Denko Co ranks #409 out of 527 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Nippon Denko Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Nippon Denko Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 21.77 is 196% above median its 10-year median of 7.35. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.19. Nippon Denko Co's value of 21.77 is 113.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Denko Co ranks #409 out of 527 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Denko Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Denko Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nippon Denko Co ranks #409 out of 527 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Nippon Denko Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.19. Nippon Denko Co's value of 21.77 is 113.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.35 vs. the industry median of 10.19, Nippon Denko 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 a Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 10.19, based on 527 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 Denko Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 21.77 is 113.6% 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 Nippon Denko Co. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Denko Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 21.77, which is 196% above median its own 10-year median of 7.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Denko Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 21.77. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.69, compared to a current price of €2.34 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 21.77, which is 196% above median its 10-year median of 7.35 and 113.6% above the Steel industry median of 10.19. Nippon Denko Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 21.77 as of Aug. 16, 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 Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Denko Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.34 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.69.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NJ5:
EV-to-EBITDA: 21.77 (196% above median its 10-year median of 7.35)
GF Value™: €1.69 vs. price of €2.34 (38.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 113.6% above the Steel median (#409 of 527)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NJ5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Denko Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of ferroalloys. In addition, it is also involved in the electric power generation. The company's core business activities are categorized into four segments: Ferroalloys, Functional Materials, Environment, and Other. The company serves a diverse range of markets including power companies, agricultural cooperatives, local governments and companies discharging industrial waste.
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