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Kobe SteelKBSTF 71 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.15 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 10.24. GuruFocus rates KBSTF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 530 Steel companies, Kobe Steel ranks better than 78.87% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kobe Steel's enterprise value is $8,744 Mil.
Kobe Steel's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,698 Mil. Therefore, Kobe Steel's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kobe Steel's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KBSTF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -143.5 Med: 10.24 Max: 432.55
Current: 5.48
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kobe Steel was 432.55. The lowest was -143.50. And the median was 10.24.
KBSTF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 78.87% of 530
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 9.845
vs KBSTF: 5.48
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).
Kobe Steel (OTCPK:KBSTF) 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.
Kobe Steel's share price for today is $11.275.
Kobe Steel'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 $1.593.
* 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 Kobe Steel'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, Kobe Steel'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.
Kobe Steel EV-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kobe Steel's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Steel's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kobe Steel's current Enterprise Value is $8,744 Mil.
Kobe Steel'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 $1,698 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.
Kobe Steel (KBSTF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.15 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kobe Steel. This is 50% below median its historical median of 10.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #112 out of 530 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Kobe Steel's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kobe Steel's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.15 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 10.24. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.85. Kobe Steel's value of 5.15 is 47.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #112 out of 530 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kobe Steel has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Steel's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #112 out of 530 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kobe Steel in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.85. Kobe Steel's value of 5.15 is 47.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.24 vs. the industry median of 9.85, Kobe Steel 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 a Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 9.85, based on 530 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. Kobe Steel's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.15 is 47.7% 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 Kobe Steel. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobe Steel's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.15, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 10.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel (KBSTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.61, compared to a current price of $11.28 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.15, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 10.24 and 47.7% below the Steel industry median of 9.85. Kobe Steel's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Kobe Steel (KBSTF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.15 as of Jul. 21, 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 Kobe Steel (KBSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.28 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.61.
GuruFocus considers Kobe Steel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KBSTF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.15 (50% below median its 10-year median of 10.24)
GF Value™: $10.61 vs. price of $11.28 (6.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.7% below the Steel median (#112 of 530)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KBSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobe Steel Ltd engages in the manufacture, production, and sale of iron and steel. The company operates through seven segments. The Construction Machinery segment offers excavators, cranes, loaders, and workboats. Electric Power supplies electricity through group companies. Engineering handles plants for steel, petrochemicals, nuclear, water, and waste treatment, along with civil engineering and transport systems. Machinery provides compressors, engines, refrigeration, heat pumps, chemical and rubber machinery, and specialty materials. Materials include steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, and forged products. Steel & Aluminum delivers rolled products, plates, wires, and special steels, while Welding covers electrodes, flux, robots, power sources, and related services.
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