SMK (TSE:6798) EV-to-EBITDA: 5.18 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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TSE:6798 SMK Corp TSE:6798
58 GF Score
Price 円3,355.00
GF Value 円2,434.00
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is SMK EV-to-EBITDA?

SMK TSE:6798 -0.15% 58 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.18 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 6.18. GuruFocus rates TSE:6798 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,434.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,910 Hardware companies, SMK ranks better than 82.93% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, SMK's enterprise value is 円24,154 Mil. SMK's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,661 Mil. Therefore, SMK's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.18.

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

TSE:6798' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -77.15   Med: 6.18   Max: 2143.89
Current: 5.18

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of SMK was 2143.89. The lowest was -77.15. And the median was 6.18.

TSE:6798's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
82.93% of 1910 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 14 vs TSE:6798: 5.18

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 (2026-08-30), SMK's stock price is 円3355.00. SMK's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円136.129. Therefore, SMK's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 24.65.

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


SMK  (TSE:6798) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3355.00/136.129
=24.65

SMK's share price for today is 円3355.00.
SMK'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136.129.

* 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?


SMK EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


SMK EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SMK'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.

SMK EV-to-EBITDA Chart

SMK Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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SMK Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:6798 vs APH, GLW, TEL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, SMK'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.


SMK EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, SMK's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SMK EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=24154.047/4661
=5.18

SMK's current Enterprise Value is 円24,154 Mil.
SMK'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4,661 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 5.18 mean?
SMK (TSE:6798) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.18 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SMK. This is 16% below median its historical median of 6.18. According to the industry distribution chart, SMK ranks #326 out of 1910 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is SMK's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
SMK's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.18 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 6.18. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.00. SMK's value of 5.18 is 63% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SMK ranks #326 out of 1910 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SMK has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMK's EV-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, SMK ranks #326 out of 1910 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places SMK in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.00. SMK's value of 5.18 is 63% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.18 vs. the industry median of 14.00, SMK 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 14.00, based on 1,910 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. SMK's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.18 is 63% 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 SMK. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 14.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SMK's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.18, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 6.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMK (TSE:6798) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,434.00, compared to a current price of 円3,355.00 — trading 37.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.18, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 6.18 and 63% below the Hardware industry median of 14.00. SMK's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 SMK (TSE:6798), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.18 as of Aug. 30, 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 SMK (TSE:6798) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMK stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,355.00 is trading 37.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,434.00. GuruFocus considers SMK to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6798:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 5.18 (16% below median its 10-year median of 6.18)
  • GF Value™: 円2,434.00 vs. price of 円3,355.00 (37.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63% below the Hardware median (#326 of 1910)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6798 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SMK Business Description

Address 6-5-5 Togoshi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 142-8511
SMK Corp manufactures and sells parts for the electrocommunication device and electronic equipment. Its reportable segments include Connection System; Sensing, Communications and Interface; Research and Development Center, Innovation Centers, and others. The company generates maximum revenue from the Sensing, Communications, and Interface segment, which produces and sells remote controls, switches, camera modules, and touch sensors. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Japan. The company's product portfolio includes connectors, plugs/jacks, switches, accessories, remote control units, antennas, touch panels, and communication modules.
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