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SWB:HIA1

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Price: 25.4 EUR -1.55% Market Closed
Market Cap: €57B

EV/EBITDA

14.2
Current
21%
More Expensive
vs 3-y average of 11.8

Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBITDA
14.2
=
Enterprise Value
€21.2T
/
EBITDA
¥1.6T

Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBITDA
14.2
=
Enterprise Value
€21.2T
/
EBITDA
¥1.6T

Valuation Scenarios

Hitachi Ltd is trading above its 3-year average

If EV/EBITDA returns to its 3-Year Average (11.8), the stock would be worth €21 (17% downside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
0/4
Maximum Downside
-82%
Maximum Upside
No Upside Scenarios
Average Downside
45%
Scenario EV/EBITDA Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 14.2 €25.4
0%
3-Year Average 11.8 €21
-17%
5-Year Average 2.5 €4.54
-82%
Industry Average 8.2 €14.66
-42%
Country Average 8.7 €15.47
-39%

Forward EV/EBITDA
Today’s price vs future ebitda

Today's Enterprise Value EBITDA Forward EV/EBITDA
€21.2T
/
Jan 2026
¥1.6T
=
14.2
Current
€21.2T
/
Mar 2026
¥1.7T
=
12.7
Forward
€21.2T
/
Mar 2027
¥1.9T
=
11.3
Forward
€21.2T
/
Mar 2028
¥2.1T
=
10.2
Forward

Forward EV/EBITDA shows whether today’s EV/EBITDA still looks high or low once future ebitda are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBITDA
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/EBITDA P/E
JP
Hitachi Ltd
SWB:HIA1
23.6T EUR 14.2 28.6
US
General Electric Co
NYSE:GE
296.9B USD 32.4 34.4
DE
Siemens AG
XETRA:SIE
189.8B EUR 14.9 23.7
US
Honeywell International Inc
NASDAQ:HON
135.3B USD 16.8 26.3
ZA
Bidvest Group Ltd
JSE:BVT
79.1B ZAR 6.7 13
US
3M Co
NYSE:MMM
76.1B USD 13.2 27.3
CN
CITIC Ltd
HKEX:267
377.3B HKD 0 5.7
US
Roper Technologies Inc
F:ROP
32.4B EUR 14.8 22.1
KR
Samsung C&T Corp
KRX:028260
51T KRW 11.2 20.9
HK
CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd
HKEX:1
248B HKD 6.1 21
HK
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd
SGX:J36
21.3B USD 4.3 19.2
EV/EBITDA Multiple
EBITDA Growth EV/EBITDA to Growth
JP
Hitachi Ltd
SWB:HIA1
Average EV/EBITDA: 13.4
14.2
14%
1
US
General Electric Co
NYSE:GE
32.4
18%
1.8
DE
Siemens AG
XETRA:SIE
14.9
14%
1.1
US
Honeywell International Inc
NASDAQ:HON
16.8
8%
2.1
ZA
B
Bidvest Group Ltd
JSE:BVT
6.7
6%
1.1
US
3M Co
NYSE:MMM
13.2
9%
1.5
CN
CITIC Ltd
HKEX:267
Not Available N/A N/A
US
R
Roper Technologies Inc
F:ROP
14.8
8%
1.8
KR
Samsung C&T Corp
KRX:028260
11.2
10%
1.1
HK
CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd
HKEX:1
6.1
1%
6.1
HK
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd
SGX:J36
4.3
2%
2.2

Market Distribution

Lower than 100% of companies in Japan
Percentile
0th
Based on 5 051 companies
0th percentile
0
Low
0.1 — 6.7
Typical Range
6.7 — 12.2
High
12.2 —
Distribution Statistics
Japan
Min 0.1
30th Percentile 6.7
Median 8.7
70th Percentile 12.2
Max 214 699 781.2

Hitachi Ltd
Glance View

In the bustling world of global conglomerates, Hitachi Ltd. stands as a testament to Japan's industrial prowess, weaving a narrative of adaptability and innovation that has spanned more than a century. Founded in 1910 as an electrical repair shop by Namihei Odaira, Hitachi has since transformed into a multifaceted giant, intricately involved in various sectors including information technology, social infrastructure, high functional materials and components, automotive systems, healthcare, and others. Initially rooted in manufacturing, Hitachi's story embodies the evolution from a local supplier of electric motors to a key player in the tech-driven, global economy. Today, the corporation thrives through a strategic amalgamation of hardware and digital solutions, offering products and services that cater to the complexities of modern society and drive social innovation. At the core of Hitachi's business model lies a symphonic integration of its broad industry units, making it an indispensable cog in the machinery of industries worldwide. Revenue streams are generated through the sale of high-tech industrial machinery, sophisticated IT services, and comprehensive solutions for infrastructure development. Hitachi's prowess in digital solutions, particularly through its IT services division, allows it to tailor services that address the dynamic needs of sectors such as finance, government, and healthcare. Additionally, infrastructure plays a pivotal role, with projects ranging from energy systems to transportation and city planning. By continuously reinventing itself and leveraging synergies across its diverse business lines, Hitachi has positioned itself as a company that doesn't just keep pace with technological change but actively shapes and harnesses it to fuel its financial engine.

HIA1 Intrinsic Value
23.06 EUR
Overvaluation 9%
Intrinsic Value
Price €25.4
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