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KitagawaTSE:6317 +0.83%64 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.31 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 6.23. GuruFocus rates TSE:6317 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,381.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,460 Industrial Products companies, Kitagawa ranks better than 93.33% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kitagawa's enterprise value is 円22,152 Mil.
Kitagawa's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円6,688 Mil. Therefore, Kitagawa's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kitagawa's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6317'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.72 Med: 6.23 Max: 41.14
Current: 3.31
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kitagawa was 41.14. The lowest was -39.72. And the median was 6.23.
TSE:6317's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 93.33% of 2460
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.225
vs TSE:6317: 3.31
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.
Kitagawa's share price for today is 円1812.00.
Kitagawa'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223.840.
* 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 Kitagawa'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kitagawa'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.
Kitagawa EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kitagawa's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kitagawa's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kitagawa's current Enterprise Value is 円22,152 Mil.
Kitagawa'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6,688 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.
Kitagawa (TSE:6317) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.31 as of Sep. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kitagawa. This is 47% below median its historical median of 6.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitagawa ranks #164 out of 2460 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Kitagawa's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kitagawa's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.31 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 6.23. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.23. Kitagawa's value of 3.31 is 78.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kitagawa ranks #164 out of 2460 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kitagawa has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitagawa's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kitagawa ranks #164 out of 2460 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kitagawa in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.23. Kitagawa's value of 3.31 is 78.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.23 vs. the industry median of 15.23, Kitagawa 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.23, based on 2,460 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. Kitagawa's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.31 is 78.3% 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 Kitagawa. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitagawa's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.31, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 6.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitagawa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitagawa (TSE:6317) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,381.13, compared to a current price of 円1,812.00 — trading 31.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.31, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 6.23 and 78.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 15.23. Kitagawa's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Kitagawa (TSE:6317), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.31 as of Sep. 06, 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 Kitagawa (TSE:6317) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitagawa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,812.00 is trading 31.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,381.13.
GuruFocus considers Kitagawa to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6317:
EV-to-EBITDA: 3.31 (47% below median its 10-year median of 6.23)
GF Value™: 円1,381.13 vs. price of 円1,812.00 (31.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.3% below the Industrial Products median (#164 of 2460)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6317 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kitagawa Corp is the diversified machinery manufacturing company based in Japan. It is specialised in three core businesses: the production and development of casting and machining techniques of metal raw materials; supplying power chucks and numerically controlled rotary tables to the global machine tool industry; constructing custom-made concrete and recycling plants as well as providing construction machinery for various projects, including bridge erection and self-propelled multi-floor parking. The company has an operational presence across the United Kingdom, the United States of America, China, Taiwan, Australia, Germany and other regions.
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