KBSTF (Kobe Steel) Growth Rank: 5 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 67% Above Median

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KBSTF Kobe Steel Ltd KBSTF
71 GF Score
Price $11.28
GF Value $10.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kobe Steel Growth Rank?

Kobe Steel KBSTF 71 Growth Rank is 5 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates KBSTF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Kobe Steel has the Growth Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

KBSTF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Kobe Steel's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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.

Kobe Steel Growth Rank vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kobe Steel's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Steel's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 5 mean?
Kobe Steel (KBSTF) has a Growth Rank of 5 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Kobe Steel and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Kobe Steel's Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 9.00.
Is Kobe Steel's Growth Rank too high?
Kobe Steel's current Growth Rank of 5 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Kobe Steel has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Steel's Growth Rank compare to NUE and STLD?
Kobe Steel's Growth Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Kobe Steel's own Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Steel company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Steel industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Kobe Steel and its competitors. Kobe Steel's current Growth Rank is 5, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 3.00. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.61, compared to a current price of $11.28 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 5, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Kobe Steel's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kobe Steel (KBSTF), the current Growth Rank is 5 as of Jul. 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 Kobe Steel (KBSTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.28 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.61. GuruFocus considers Kobe Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KBSTF:

  • Growth Rank: 5 (67% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $10.61 vs. price of $11.28 (6.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 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.
71GF Score

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