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HitachiHTHIF -2.67%82 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.97 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 6.61. GuruFocus rates HTHIF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 478 Conglomerates companies, Hitachi ranks worse than 66.53% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hitachi's enterprise value is $127,875 Mil.
Hitachi's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $11,657 Mil. Therefore, Hitachi's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hitachi's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HTHIF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.82 Med: 6.61 Max: 15.49
Current: 11.72
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hitachi was 15.49. The lowest was 3.82. And the median was 6.61.
HTHIF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 66.53% of 478
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 8.885
vs HTHIF: 11.72
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).
Hitachi (OTCPK:HTHIF) 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.
Hitachi's share price for today is $29.145.
Hitachi'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 $1.171.
* 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 Hitachi'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Hitachi'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.
Hitachi EV-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hitachi's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hitachi's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Hitachi's current Enterprise Value is $127,875 Mil.
Hitachi'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 $11,657 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.
Hitachi (HTHIF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.97 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hitachi. This is 66% above median its historical median of 6.61. Over the past decade, Hitachi's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.82 to 15.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #318 out of 478 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Hitachi's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hitachi's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.97 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 6.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.82 to a high of 15.49. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89. Hitachi's value of 10.97 is 23.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #318 out of 478 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hitachi has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hitachi's EV-to-EBITDA compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #318 out of 478 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Hitachi in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89. Hitachi's value of 10.97 is 23.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hitachi's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.82 to 15.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.61 vs. the industry median of 8.89, Hitachi 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 8.89, based on 478 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. Hitachi's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.97 is 23.5% 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 Hitachi. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hitachi's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.97, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 6.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hitachi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi (HTHIF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.33, compared to a current price of $29.15 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.97, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 6.61 and 23.5% above the Conglomerates industry median of 8.89. Hitachi's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hitachi (HTHIF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.97 as of Jul. 18, 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 Hitachi (HTHIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.15 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.33.
GuruFocus considers Hitachi to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HTHIF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.97 (66% above median its 10-year median of 6.61)
GF Value™: $26.33 vs. price of $29.15 (10.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.5% above the Conglomerates median (#318 of 478)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTHIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hitachi Ltd is engaged in diverse businesses spanning industries, energy, IT, and real estate. The company operates through four business segments. The Connective Industries segment covers elevators, escalators, home appliances, air conditioning, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, medical analyzers, industrial and distribution solutions, water and environmental solutions, and industrial equipment. The Digital Systems & Services segment offers system integration, consulting, cloud services, IT products, software, and ATMs. The Green Energy & Mobility segment focuses on power grids, renewable energy, nuclear power, and railway systems. The Others include real estate management, sales, and leasing. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Green Energy & Mobility segment.
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