KBSTF (Kobe Steel) YoY EPS Growth: -17.22% (As of Mar. 2026)

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KBSTF Kobe Steel Ltd KBSTF
77 GF Score
Price $12.35
GF Value $10.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kobe Steel YoY EPS Growth?

Kobe Steel KBSTF 77 YoY EPS Growth is -17.22% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KBSTF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Kobe Steel's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -17.22%.

Kobe Steel's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.15.

Kobe Steel YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kobe Steel's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

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* 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.

Kobe Steel YoY EPS Growth Chart

Kobe Steel Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
YoY EPS Growth
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Kobe Steel Quarterly Data
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Kobe Steel YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

Kobe Steel's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Mar. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Mar. 2025 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Mar. 2025 ) |
=(1.499-2.044)/ | 2.044 |
=-26.66 %

Kobe Steel's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Mar. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Mar. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Mar. 2025 )) |
=(0.149-0.18)/ | 0.18 |
=-17.22 %

* 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 YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of -17.22% mean?
Kobe Steel (KBSTF) has a YoY EPS Growth of -17.22% as of Mar. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Kobe Steel and its competitors.
Is Kobe Steel's YoY EPS Growth too high?
Kobe Steel's current YoY EPS Growth is -17.22%. Overall, Kobe Steel has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Steel's YoY EPS Growth compare to NUE and STLD?
Kobe Steel's YoY EPS Growth of -17.22% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EPS Growth for a Steel company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Steel industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Kobe Steel and its competitors. Kobe Steel's current YoY EPS Growth is -17.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel (KBSTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.64, compared to a current price of $12.35 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is -17.22%. Kobe Steel's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kobe Steel (KBSTF), the current YoY EPS Growth is -17.22% as of Mar. 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 Kobe Steel (KBSTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.35 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.64. GuruFocus considers Kobe Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KBSTF:

  • YoY EPS Growth: -17.22%
  • GF Value™: $10.64 vs. price of $12.35 (16.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Kobe Steel Business Description

Other Exchanges 5406:JapanKST:Germany
Address 2-2-4 Wakihama Kaigandori, Chuo-ku, Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe, JPN, 651-8585
Kobe Steel Ltd engages in the manufacture, production, and sale of iron and steel. The company operates through seven segments. The Construction Machinery segment offers excavators, cranes, loaders, and workboats. Electric Power supplies electricity through group companies. Engineering handles plants for steel, petrochemicals, nuclear, water, and waste treatment, along with civil engineering and transport systems. Machinery provides compressors, engines, refrigeration, heat pumps, chemical and rubber machinery, and specialty materials. Materials include steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, and forged products. Steel & Aluminum delivers rolled products, plates, wires, and special steels, while Welding covers electrodes, flux, robots, power sources, and related services.
77GF Score

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