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Kawasaki Kisen KaishaKAIKY 70 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.76 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 4.02. GuruFocus rates KAIKY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 899 Transportation companies, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks worse than 60.29% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's enterprise value is $10,755 Mil.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,227 Mil. Therefore, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KAIKY'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -49.15 Med: 4.02 Max: 46.31
Current: 10.24
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha was 46.31. The lowest was -49.15. And the median was 4.02.
KAIKY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 60.29% of 899
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.65
vs KAIKY: 10.24
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.
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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's share price for today is $17.31.
Kawasaki Kisen 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 $1.295.
* 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).
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kawasaki Kisen 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kawasaki Kisen 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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current Enterprise Value is $10,755 Mil.
Kawasaki Kisen 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 $1,227 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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.76 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha. This is 118% above median its historical median of 4.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #542 out of 899 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.76 is 118% above median its 10-year median of 4.02. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.65. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's value of 8.76 is 1.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #542 out of 899 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #542 out of 899 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.65. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's value of 8.76 is 1.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.02 vs. the industry median of 8.65, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.65, based on 899 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. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.76 is 1.3% 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.76, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 4.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.99, compared to a current price of $17.31 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.76, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 4.02 and 1.3% above the Transportation industry median of 8.65. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.76 as of Aug. 20, 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.31 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.99.
GuruFocus considers Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAIKY:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.76 (118% above median its 10-year median of 4.02)
GF Value™: $14.99 vs. price of $17.31 (15.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.3% above the Transportation median (#542 of 899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAIKY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the logistics business. The company operates its business through three segments. The Dry Bulk segment covers bulk cargo shipping. The Energy Resources segment includes liquefied natural gas transportation, oil tankers, offshore operations, and electric power businesses. The Product Logistics segment handles car carrier services, logistics, coastal and domestic shipping, and containership operations. The Others segment consists of ship management, travel agency, and real estate leasing and management businesses not included in the main reporting segments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Product logistics segment.
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