KWHIF (Kawasaki Heavy Industries) EV-to-EBITDA: 12.92 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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KWHIF Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd KWHIF
84 GF Score
Price $16.26
GF Value $9.83
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kawasaki Heavy Industries EV-to-EBITDA?

Kawasaki Heavy Industries KWHIF +2.72% 84 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.92 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 14.79. GuruFocus rates KWHIF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 475 Conglomerates companies, Kawasaki Heavy Industries ranks worse than 72.63% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kawasaki Heavy Industries's enterprise value is $14,357 Mil. Kawasaki Heavy Industries's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,112 Mil. Therefore, Kawasaki Heavy Industries's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.92.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kawasaki Heavy Industries's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

KWHIF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -84.8   Med: 14.79   Max: 44.79
Current: 12.92

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kawasaki Heavy Industries was 44.79. The lowest was -84.80. And the median was 14.79.

KWHIF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
72.63% of 475 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 8.88 vs KWHIF: 12.92

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 (2026-07-31), Kawasaki Heavy Industries's stock price is $16.2553. Kawasaki Heavy Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.834. Therefore, Kawasaki Heavy Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 19.49.

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


Kawasaki Heavy Industries  (OTCPK:KWHIF) 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.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=16.2553/0.834
=19.49

Kawasaki Heavy Industries's share price for today is $16.2553.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries'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 $0.834.

* 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?


Kawasaki Heavy Industries EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kawasaki Heavy Industries EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kawasaki Heavy Industries'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.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KWHIF vs MMM, HON: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Kawasaki Heavy Industries'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 Heavy Industries EV-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Kawasaki Heavy Industries's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kawasaki Heavy Industries's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Kawasaki Heavy Industries EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Kawasaki Heavy Industries's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=14357.098/1111.578
=12.92

Kawasaki Heavy Industries's current Enterprise Value is $14,357 Mil.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries'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 $1,112 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 12.92 mean?
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KWHIF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.92 as of Jul. 31, 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 Heavy Industries. This is 13% below median its historical median of 14.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Heavy Industries ranks #345 out of 475 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 72.6%.
Is Kawasaki Heavy Industries' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kawasaki Heavy Industries' current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.92 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 14.79. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.88. Kawasaki Heavy Industries' value of 12.92 is 45.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawasaki Heavy Industries ranks #345 out of 475 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawasaki Heavy Industries' EV-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Heavy Industries ranks #345 out of 475 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kawasaki Heavy Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.88. Kawasaki Heavy Industries' value of 12.92 is 45.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.79 vs. the industry median of 8.88, Kawasaki Heavy Industries 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 8.88, based on 475 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 Heavy Industries's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.92 is 45.5% 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 Kawasaki Heavy Industries. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawasaki Heavy Industries's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.92, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 14.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawasaki Heavy Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KWHIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.83, compared to a current price of $16.26 — trading 65.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.92, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 14.79 and 45.5% above the Conglomerates industry median of 8.88. Kawasaki Heavy Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KWHIF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.92 as of Jul. 31, 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 Heavy Industries (KWHIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Heavy Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.26 is trading 65.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.83. GuruFocus considers Kawasaki Heavy Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KWHIF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 12.92 (13% below median its 10-year median of 14.79)
  • GF Value™: $9.83 vs. price of $16.26 (65.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.5% above the Conglomerates median (#345 of 475)

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


Kawasaki Heavy Industries Business Description

Address 1-1-3 Higashikawasakicho, Kobe Crystal Tower, Chuo-ku, Kobe, JPN, 650-8680
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd is a Japan-based conglomerate with operations in aerospace, marine, and vehicles. The company operates through six segments. The Aerospace Systems segment manufactures and sells aircraft, engines, and space-related equipment. The Energy Solutions & Marine segment provides energy equipment, hydrogen systems, marine propulsion, plants, ships, and crushers. The Power Sports & Engine segment produces motorcycles, off-road vehicles, personal watercraft, and general-purpose engines. The Precision Machinery and Robots segment offers hydraulic equipment and industrial robots. The Vehicle segment manufactures railway vehicles and snow removal machinery. The Other segment covers commerce mediation, sales, orders, and welfare facility management.
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