Nippon Signal Co (TSE:6741) EV-to-OCF: 5.20 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 62% Below Median

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TSE:6741 Nippon Signal Co Ltd TSE:6741
88 GF Score
Price 円1,771.00
GF Value 円1,346.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Signal Co EV-to-OCF?

Nippon Signal Co TSE:6741 +0.68% 88 EV-to-OCF is 5.20 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 13.69. GuruFocus rates TSE:6741 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,346.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,089 Industrial Products companies, Nippon Signal Co ranks better than 64.55% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Nippon Signal Co's Enterprise Value is 円91,252 Mil. Nippon Signal Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円17,560 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Signal Co's EV-to-OCF for today is 5.20.

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

TSE:6741' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -548.1   Med: 13.69   Max: 1331.88
Current: 5.13

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Nippon Signal Co was 1331.88. The lowest was -548.10. And the median was 13.69.

TSE:6741's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than
64.55% of 3089 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.04 vs TSE:6741: 5.13

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 (2026-09-15), Nippon Signal Co's stock price is 円1771.00. Nippon Signal Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円216.720. Therefore, Nippon Signal Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.17.


Nippon Signal Co  (TSE:6741) EV-to-OCF Explanation

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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1771.00/216.720
=8.17

Nippon Signal Co's share price for today is 円1771.00.
Nippon Signal Co'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216.720.

* 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.


Nippon Signal Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Nippon Signal Co EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Signal Co'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.

Nippon Signal Co EV-to-OCF Chart

Nippon Signal Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-OCF
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Nippon Signal Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-OCF 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 4.87 4.79 6.54 13.25 4.47

TSE:6741 vs VRT, BE: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Nippon Signal Co'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.


Nippon Signal Co EV-to-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Nippon Signal Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Signal Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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Nippon Signal Co EV-to-OCF Calculation

Nippon Signal Co's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=91251.947/17560
=5.20

Nippon Signal Co's current Enterprise Value is 円91,252 Mil.
Nippon Signal Co'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17,560 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-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 5.20 mean?
Nippon Signal Co (TSE:6741) has a EV-to-OCF of 5.20 as of Sep. 15, 2026. This is 62% below median its historical median of 13.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Signal Co ranks #1095 out of 3089 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Nippon Signal Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
Nippon Signal Co's current EV-to-OCF of 5.20 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 13.69. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.04. Nippon Signal Co's value of 5.20 is 52.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Signal Co ranks #1095 out of 3089 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Signal Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Signal Co's EV-to-OCF compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nippon Signal Co ranks #1095 out of 3089 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Nippon Signal Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.04. Nippon Signal Co's value of 5.20 is 52.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.69 vs. the industry median of 11.04, Nippon Signal 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-OCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Products companies is 11.04, 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. Nippon Signal Co's current EV-to-OCF of 5.20 is 52.9% 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-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 11.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Signal Co's current EV-to-OCF is 5.20, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 13.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Signal Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Signal Co (TSE:6741) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,346.65, compared to a current price of 円1,771.00 — trading 31.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 5.20, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 13.69 and 52.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 11.04. Nippon Signal Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 warning signs 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 Nippon Signal Co (TSE:6741), the current EV-to-OCF is 5.20 as of Sep. 15, 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 Signal Co (TSE:6741) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Signal Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,771.00 is trading 31.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,346.65. GuruFocus considers Nippon Signal Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6741:

  • EV-to-OCF: 5.20 (62% below median its 10-year median of 13.69)
  • GF Value™: 円1,346.65 vs. price of 円1,771.00 (31.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.9% below the Industrial Products median (#1095 of 3089)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6741 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon Signal Co Business Description

Other Exchanges F6N:Germany
Address 1-5-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-6513
Nippon Signal Co Ltd is a Japanese technology company. Its products and services fall into the following categories: railway signal systems, traffic information systems, automatic fare collection, or AFR, systems, and parking information systems. The railway signal systems division provides automatic train supervision systems, relay interlocking equipment, level-crossing systems, and LED information boards. The traffic information systems division offers universal traffic management systems, local controllers, and LED traffic signal lights. The AFR system division offers comprehensive network systems to automate station operations. The parking information systems division offers car parking systems and bicycle lock systems.
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円1,771.00
Price
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