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KitzTSE:6498 +0.51%85 EV-to-OCF is 14.11 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 8.54. GuruFocus rates TSE:6498 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,433.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,089 Industrial Products companies, Kitz ranks worse than 54.71% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Kitz's Enterprise Value is 円192,436 Mil.
Kitz's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円13,634 Mil. Therefore, Kitz's EV-to-OCF for today is 14.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kitz's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6498'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.91 Med: 8.54 Max: 21.97
Current: 13.75
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Kitz was 21.97. The lowest was 3.91. And the median was 8.54.
TSE:6498's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 54.71% of 3089
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.21
vs TSE:6498: 13.75
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
As of today (2026-09-21), Kitz's stock price is 円1973.00.
Kitz's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円138.509. Therefore, Kitz's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 14.24.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Kitz's share price for today is 円1973.00.
Kitz's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円138.509.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Kitz EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Kitz EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kitz's EV-to-OCF 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, Kitz's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Kitz EV-to-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kitz's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kitz's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Kitz's current Enterprise Value is 円192,436 Mil.
Kitz's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円13,634 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.
Kitz (TSE:6498) has a EV-to-OCF of 14.11 as of Sep. 21, 2026. This is 65% above median its historical median of 8.54. Over the past decade, Kitz's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 3.91 to 21.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitz ranks #1690 out of 3089 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Kitz's EV-to-OCF too high?
Kitz's current EV-to-OCF of 14.11 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 8.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.91 to a high of 21.97. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.21. Kitz's value of 14.11 is 25.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kitz ranks #1690 out of 3089 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kitz has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitz's EV-to-OCF compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kitz ranks #1690 out of 3089 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Kitz in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.21. Kitz's value of 14.11 is 25.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kitz's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 3.91 to 21.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.54 vs. the industry median of 11.21, Kitz 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-OCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Products companies is 11.21, based on 3,089 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kitz's current EV-to-OCF of 14.11 is 25.9% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 11.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitz's current EV-to-OCF is 14.11, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 8.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitz stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitz (TSE:6498) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,433.40, compared to a current price of 円1,973.00 — trading 37.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 14.11, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 8.54 and 25.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.21. Kitz's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kitz (TSE:6498), the current EV-to-OCF is 14.11 as of Sep. 21, 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 Kitz (TSE:6498) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitz stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,973.00 is trading 37.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,433.40.
GuruFocus considers Kitz to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6498:
EV-to-OCF: 14.11 (65% above median its 10-year median of 8.54)
GF Value™: 円1,433.40 vs. price of 円1,973.00 (37.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.9% above the Industrial Products median (#1690 of 3089)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6498 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kitz Corp is a Japan-based company that operates through segments namely valve manufacturing business in which the company manufactures and sells valves, fittings, water purifiers, and industrial filters and the Copper products business involves manufacturing and selling of brass rods for machined or forged products. The company's products consist of brass, cast iron, ductile iron, strainer, bronze, and others. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Valve manufacturing business. Geographically, the company operates in Japan, America, Europe, China and Asian markets.
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