Sanyu Co (TSE:5697) EV-to-EBITDA: 1.07 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 81% Below Median

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TSE:5697 Sanyu Co Ltd TSE:5697
73 GF Score
Price 円823.00
GF Value 円567.97
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Sanyu Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Sanyu Co TSE:5697 +0.37% 73 EV-to-EBITDA is 1.07 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 5.67. GuruFocus rates TSE:5697 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円567.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 531 Steel companies, Sanyu Co ranks better than 96.8% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sanyu Co's enterprise value is 円1,698 Mil. Sanyu Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,584 Mil. Therefore, Sanyu Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 1.07.

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

TSE:5697' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81   Med: 5.67   Max: 62.94
Current: 1.07

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sanyu Co was 62.94. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 5.67.

TSE:5697's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
96.8% of 531 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 9.82 vs TSE:5697: 1.07

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 (2026-08-20), Sanyu Co's stock price is 円823.00. Sanyu Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円120.360. Therefore, Sanyu Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 6.84.

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


Sanyu Co  (TSE:5697) 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.

Sanyu Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=823.00/120.360
=6.84

Sanyu Co's share price for today is 円823.00.
Sanyu 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120.360.

* 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?


Sanyu Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sanyu Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanyu 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.

Sanyu Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Sanyu Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.37 3.07 3.26 2.09 0.97

Sanyu Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.59 4.26 1.91 0.97 0.00

TSE:5697 vs NUE, STLD, RS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Sanyu 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.


Sanyu Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Sanyu Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sanyu Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Sanyu Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1698.440/1584.472
=1.07

Sanyu Co's current Enterprise Value is 円1,698 Mil.
Sanyu 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1,584 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 1.07 mean?
Sanyu Co (TSE:5697) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 1.07 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sanyu Co. This is 81% below median its historical median of 5.67. Over the past decade, Sanyu Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.81 to 62.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyu Co ranks #17 out of 531 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Sanyu Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sanyu Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.07 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 5.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 62.94. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.82. Sanyu Co's value of 1.07 is 89.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyu Co ranks #17 out of 531 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanyu Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyu Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Sanyu Co ranks #17 out of 531 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sanyu Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.82. Sanyu Co's value of 1.07 is 89.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanyu Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.81 to 62.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.67 vs. the industry median of 9.82, Sanyu Co 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 9.82, based on 531 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. Sanyu Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.07 is 89.1% 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 Sanyu Co. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyu Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.07, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 5.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyu Co (TSE:5697) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円567.97, compared to a current price of 円823.00 — trading 44.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.07, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 5.67 and 89.1% below the Steel industry median of 9.82. Sanyu Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Sanyu Co (TSE:5697), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.07 as of Aug. 20, 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 Sanyu Co (TSE:5697) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyu Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円823.00 is trading 44.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円567.97. GuruFocus considers Sanyu Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5697:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 1.07 (81% below median its 10-year median of 5.67)
  • GF Value™: 円567.97 vs. price of 円823.00 (44.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.1% below the Steel median (#17 of 531)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5697 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sanyu Co Business Description

Address 3-1-1, Kasugano Kita-cho, Hirakata, Osaka, JPN, 573-0137
Sanyu Co Ltd manufactures and sells general steel products. The company is engaged in manufacturing, processing and sales of cold heading steel wire Sales of general steel materials and related activities.
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