JPSWY (The Japan Steel Works) EV-to-EBITDA: 14.04 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 34% Above Median

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JPSWY The Japan Steel Works Ltd JPSWY
77 GF Score
Price $24.10
GF Value $20.68
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is The Japan Steel Works EV-to-EBITDA?

The Japan Steel Works JPSWY +9.79% 77 EV-to-EBITDA is 14.04 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 10.50. GuruFocus rates JPSWY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,494 Industrial Products companies, The Japan Steel Works ranks better than 52.41% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, The Japan Steel Works's enterprise value is $3,620 Mil. The Japan Steel Works's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $258 Mil. Therefore, The Japan Steel Works's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 14.04.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Japan Steel Works's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

JPSWY' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -134.43   Med: 10.5   Max: 139.06
Current: 14.04

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of The Japan Steel Works was 139.06. The lowest was -134.43. And the median was 10.50.

JPSWY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
52.41% of 2494 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.405 vs JPSWY: 14.04

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 (2026-08-26), The Japan Steel Works's stock price is $24.10. The Japan Steel Works's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.908. Therefore, The Japan Steel Works's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 26.54.

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


The Japan Steel Works  (OTCPK:JPSWY) 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.

The Japan Steel Works's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=24.10/0.908
=26.54

The Japan Steel Works's share price for today is $24.10.
The Japan Steel Works'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 $0.908.

* 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?


The Japan Steel Works EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


The Japan Steel Works EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Japan Steel Works'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.

The Japan Steel Works EV-to-EBITDA Chart

The Japan Steel Works Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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The Japan Steel Works Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.63 16.90 15.69 16.70 0.00

JPSWY vs GEV, ETN, PH: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, The Japan Steel Works'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.


The Japan Steel Works EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Japan Steel Works's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Japan Steel Works's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


JPSWY
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The Japan Steel Works EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

The Japan Steel Works's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=3619.572/257.714
=14.04

The Japan Steel Works's current Enterprise Value is $3,620 Mil.
The Japan Steel Works'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 14.04 mean?
The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 14.04 as of Aug. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The Japan Steel Works. This is 34% above median its historical median of 10.50. According to the industry distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #1187 out of 2494 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is The Japan Steel Works' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
The Japan Steel Works' current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.04 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 10.50. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.41. The Japan Steel Works' value of 14.04 is 8.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #1187 out of 2494 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Japan Steel Works has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Japan Steel Works' EV-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #1187 out of 2494 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts The Japan Steel Works in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.41. The Japan Steel Works' value of 14.04 is 8.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.50 vs. the industry median of 15.41, The Japan Steel Works 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 15.41, based on 2,494 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. The Japan Steel Works's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.04 is 8.9% 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 The Japan Steel Works. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Japan Steel Works's current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.04, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 10.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Japan Steel Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.68, compared to a current price of $24.10 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.04, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 10.50 and 8.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 15.41. The Japan Steel Works' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.04 as of Aug. 26, 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 The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.10 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.68. GuruFocus considers The Japan Steel Works to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JPSWY:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 14.04 (34% above median its 10-year median of 10.50)
  • GF Value™: $20.68 vs. price of $24.10 (16.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.9% below the Industrial Products median (#1187 of 2494)

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


The Japan Steel Works Business Description

Other Exchanges 5631:JapanJ9R:Germany
Address 1-11-1 Osaki, Gate City Osaki-West Tower, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-0032
The Japan Steel Works Ltd provides industrial machinery as well as materials and engineering solutions in Japan and internationally. The company operates through two segments. The Industrial Machinery segment provides resin manufacturing and processing machinery, molding machines, defense-related equipment, and other industrial machinery. The Materials and Engineering segment covers raw material products and engineering operations. The Other segment includes the film deposition business, crystal business, and related activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Industrial machinery business segment.
77GF Score

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