NPPSF (Nippon Sharyo) EV-to-EBITDA: 5.33 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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NPPSF Nippon Sharyo Ltd NPPSF
58 GF Score
Price $21.04
GF Value $20.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Sharyo EV-to-EBITDA?

Nippon Sharyo NPPSF 58 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.33 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 9.52. GuruFocus rates NPPSF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 902 Transportation companies, Nippon Sharyo ranks better than 72.06% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Nippon Sharyo's enterprise value is $493.9 Mil. Nippon Sharyo's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $92.6 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Sharyo's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.33.

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

NPPSF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.61   Med: 9.52   Max: 16.77
Current: 5.59

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Nippon Sharyo was 16.77. The lowest was -13.61. And the median was 9.52.

NPPSF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
72.06% of 902 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.69 vs NPPSF: 5.59

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 (2026-07-22), Nippon Sharyo's stock price is $21.04. Nippon Sharyo's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.315. Therefore, Nippon Sharyo's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 3.96.

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


Nippon Sharyo  (OTCPK:NPPSF) 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.

Nippon Sharyo's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=21.04/5.315
=3.96

Nippon Sharyo's share price for today is $21.04.
Nippon Sharyo'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 $5.315.

* 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?


Nippon Sharyo EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Nippon Sharyo EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Sharyo'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.

Nippon Sharyo EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Nippon Sharyo Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Nippon Sharyo 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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NPPSF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Nippon Sharyo'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 Sharyo EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Nippon Sharyo's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Sharyo's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Nippon Sharyo EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Nippon Sharyo's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=493.860/92.609
=5.33

Nippon Sharyo's current Enterprise Value is $493.9 Mil.
Nippon Sharyo'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 $92.6 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 5.33 mean?
Nippon Sharyo (NPPSF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.33 as of Jul. 22, 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 Sharyo. This is 44% below median its historical median of 9.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Sharyo ranks #252 out of 902 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 27.9%.
Is Nippon Sharyo's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Nippon Sharyo's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.33 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 9.52. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69. Nippon Sharyo's value of 5.33 is 38.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Sharyo ranks #252 out of 902 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Sharyo has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Sharyo's EV-to-EBITDA compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Nippon Sharyo ranks #252 out of 902 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Nippon Sharyo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69. Nippon Sharyo's value of 5.33 is 38.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.52 vs. the industry median of 8.69, Nippon Sharyo 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.69, based on 902 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 Sharyo's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.33 is 38.7% 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 Nippon Sharyo. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Sharyo's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.33, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 9.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Sharyo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Sharyo (NPPSF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.71, compared to a current price of $21.04 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.33, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 9.52 and 38.7% below the Transportation industry median of 8.69. Nippon Sharyo's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Nippon Sharyo (NPPSF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.33 as of Jul. 22, 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 Sharyo (NPPSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Sharyo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.04 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.71. GuruFocus considers Nippon Sharyo to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NPPSF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 5.33 (44% below median its 10-year median of 9.52)
  • GF Value™: $20.71 vs. price of $21.04 (1.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.7% below the Transportation median (#252 of 902)

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


Nippon Sharyo Business Description

Other Exchanges 7102:Japan
Address 1-1,Sanbonmatsu-cho, Atsuta-ku, Nagoya, JPN, 456-8691
Nippon Sharyo Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture of railway rolling stock. The company operates through three segments. Its Railway rolling stock segment consists of manufacture and sales of rolling stock. The Transportation equipment and steel structure segment include production and trade of transportation equipment such as freight cars, tank trucks, heavy-duty industrial vehicles, and roadway and railway bridges. Its Construction equipment segment comprises of pile driving rigs, crawler cranes, casing rotators, portable diesel generator sets and emergency generators.
58GF Score

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