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Nippon SteelNISTF +5.12%66 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.82 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 7.23. GuruFocus rates NISTF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 529 Steel companies, Nippon Steel ranks worse than 51.42% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Nippon Steel's enterprise value is $53,286 Mil.
Nippon Steel's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,424 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Steel's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.82.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Steel's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NISTF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.44 Med: 7.23 Max: 188.22
Current: 9.91
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Nippon Steel was 188.22. The lowest was -35.44. And the median was 7.23.
NISTF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 51.42% of 529
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 9.84
vs NISTF: 9.91
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.
Nippon Steel's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Nippon Steel's share price for today is $3.942.
Nippon 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 $0.007.
* 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 Nippon 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, Nippon 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.
Nippon Steel EV-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Steel's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Steel's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Nippon Steel's current Enterprise Value is $53,286 Mil.
Nippon 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 $5,424 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.
Nippon Steel (NISTF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.82 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nippon Steel. This is 36% above median its historical median of 7.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Steel ranks #272 out of 529 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Nippon Steel's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Nippon Steel's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.82 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 7.23. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.84. Nippon Steel's value of 9.82 is 0.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Steel ranks #272 out of 529 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Steel has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Steel's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nippon Steel ranks #272 out of 529 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Nippon Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.84. Nippon Steel's value of 9.82 is 0.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.23 vs. the industry median of 9.84, Nippon 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 9.84, based on 529 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. Nippon Steel's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.82 is 0.2% 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 Nippon Steel. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Steel's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.82, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 7.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Steel (NISTF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.80, compared to a current price of $3.94 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.82, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 7.23 and 0.2% below the Steel industry median of 9.84. Nippon Steel's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Nippon Steel (NISTF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.82 as of Aug. 01, 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 Nippon Steel (NISTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Steel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.94 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.80.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Steel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NISTF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.82 (36% above median its 10-year median of 7.23)
GF Value™: $4.80 vs. price of $3.94 (17.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.2% below the Steel median (#272 of 529)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NISTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Steel Corp is mainly engaged in the steel manufacturing business, engineering business, chemical & material business, and system solution business. The company operates through four business segments. The Chemicals & Materials segment manufactures and sells coal chemicals, petrochemicals, electronic materials, semiconductors, carbon fibers, composites, and processed metal products. The Engineering segment handles industrial machinery, steel structures, construction contracting, waste disposal, recycling, and energy supply. The Steel segment focuses on the production and sale of steel products. The System Solutions segment provides IT consulting, outsourcing, and related services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Steel segment.
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