Nippon Paper Industries Co (TSE:3863) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.04 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — 56% Below Median

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TSE:3863 Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd TSE:3863
54 GF Score
Price 円1,396.00
GF Value 円1,148.00
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Nippon Paper Industries Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Nippon Paper Industries Co TSE:3863 -0.64% 54 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 20.68. GuruFocus rates TSE:3863 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,148.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 218 Forest Products companies, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks worse than 51.83% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Nippon Paper Industries Co's enterprise value is 円875,435 Mil. Nippon Paper Industries Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円96,804 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Paper Industries Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.04.

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

TSE:3863' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1443.56   Med: 20.68   Max: 484.59
Current: 9.04

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Nippon Paper Industries Co was 484.59. The lowest was -1443.56. And the median was 20.68.

TSE:3863's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
51.83% of 218 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 8.89 vs TSE:3863: 9.04

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 (2026-08-31), Nippon Paper Industries Co's stock price is 円1396.00. Nippon Paper Industries Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円83.170. Therefore, Nippon Paper Industries Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 16.78.

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


Nippon Paper Industries Co  (TSE:3863) 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 Paper Industries Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1396.00/83.170
=16.78

Nippon Paper Industries Co's share price for today is 円1396.00.
Nippon Paper Industries Co'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 円83.170.

* 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 Paper Industries Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Nippon Paper Industries Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Paper Industries Co'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 Paper Industries Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Nippon Paper Industries Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Nippon Paper Industries Co Quarterly Data
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Nippon Paper Industries Co EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Nippon Paper Industries Co'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 Paper Industries Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Paper Industries Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:3863
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Nippon Paper Industries Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Nippon Paper Industries Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=875434.670/96804
=9.04

Nippon Paper Industries Co's current Enterprise Value is 円875,435 Mil.
Nippon Paper Industries Co'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 円96,804 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 9.04 mean?
Nippon Paper Industries Co (TSE:3863) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.04 as of Aug. 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 Nippon Paper Industries Co. This is 56% below median its historical median of 20.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks #113 out of 218 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is Nippon Paper Industries Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Nippon Paper Industries Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.04 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 20.68. The Forest Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89. Nippon Paper Industries Co's value of 9.04 is 1.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks #113 out of 218 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Paper Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Paper Industries Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Nippon Paper Industries Co ranks #113 out of 218 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Nippon Paper Industries Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89. Nippon Paper Industries Co's value of 9.04 is 1.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.68 vs. the industry median of 8.89, Nippon Paper Industries Co 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 Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Forest Products companies is 8.89, based on 218 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 Paper Industries Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.04 is 1.7% 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 Nippon Paper Industries Co. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Paper Industries Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 20.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Paper Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Paper Industries Co (TSE:3863) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,148.00, compared to a current price of 円1,396.00 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 20.68 and 1.7% above the Forest Products industry median of 8.89. Nippon Paper Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 10 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 Paper Industries Co (TSE:3863), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04 as of Aug. 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 Nippon Paper Industries Co (TSE:3863) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Paper Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,396.00 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,148.00. GuruFocus considers Nippon Paper Industries Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3863:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.04 (56% below median its 10-year median of 20.68)
  • GF Value™: 円1,148.00 vs. price of 円1,396.00 (21.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.7% above the Forest Products median (#113 of 218)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3863 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon Paper Industries Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 9NI:Germany
Address 4-6, Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0062
Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd produces and sells a variety of paper products. The company's paper products include newsprint, printing, sanitary, and packaging paper, as well as container board and boxes. The firm also sells construction materials, and generates electric power. Nippon Paper organizes itself into four segments based on product type: pulp and paper; paper related; wood products and construction related; and other. The pulp and paper segment generates the majority of revenue. The majority of sales are made in Japan.
54GF Score

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円1,396.00
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