NTT DOCOMO (BUE:DCM) EV-to-EBIT: 17.96 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 105% Above Median

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What is NTT DOCOMO EV-to-EBIT?

NTT DOCOMO BUE:DCM 10 EV-to-EBIT is 17.96 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 105% above its 10-year median of 8.78. GuruFocus rates BUE:DCM with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, NTT DOCOMO's Enterprise Value is ARS10,050,661.24 Mil. NTT DOCOMO's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2020 was ARS559,563.89 Mil. Therefore, NTT DOCOMO's EV-to-EBIT for today is 17.96.

The historical rank and industry rank for NTT DOCOMO's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:DCM' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.2   Med: 8.78   Max: 15.8
Current: 14

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of NTT DOCOMO was 15.80. The lowest was 5.20. And the median was 8.78.

BUE:DCM's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 13.44 vs BUE:DCM: 14.00

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. NTT DOCOMO's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 was ARS0.00 Mil. NTT DOCOMO's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2020 was ARS559,563.89 Mil. NTT DOCOMO's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 was %.


NTT DOCOMO  (BUE:DCM) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

NTT DOCOMO's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Sep. 2020 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Sep. 2020 )
=559563.887/0
= %

NTT DOCOMO's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 was ARS0.00 Mil.
NTT DOCOMO's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2020 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ARS559,563.89 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.


NTT DOCOMO EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


NTT DOCOMO EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NTT DOCOMO's EV-to-EBIT 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.

NTT DOCOMO EV-to-EBIT Chart

NTT DOCOMO Annual Data
Trend Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.20 9.75 8.00 7.89 12.39

NTT DOCOMO Quarterly Data
Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20
EV-to-EBIT 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 9.55 11.28 12.39 11.03 14.02

BUE:DCM vs VZ, T, TMUS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, NTT DOCOMO's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


NTT DOCOMO EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, NTT DOCOMO's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NTT DOCOMO's EV-to-EBIT falls into.



NTT DOCOMO EV-to-EBIT Calculation

NTT DOCOMO's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=10050661.244/559563.887
=17.96

NTT DOCOMO's current Enterprise Value is ARS10,050,661.24 Mil.
NTT DOCOMO's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2020 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ARS559,563.89 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-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 17.96 mean?
NTT DOCOMO (BUE:DCM) has a EV-to-EBIT of 17.96 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on NTT DOCOMO and its competitors. This is 105% above median its historical median of 8.78. Over the past decade, NTT DOCOMO's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.20 to 15.80.
Is NTT DOCOMO's EV-to-EBIT too high?
NTT DOCOMO's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.96 is 105% above median its 10-year median of 8.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.20 to a high of 15.80. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.44. NTT DOCOMO's value of 17.96 is 33.6% above this industry median. Overall, NTT DOCOMO has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NTT DOCOMO's EV-to-EBIT compare to VZ and T?
NTT DOCOMO's EV-to-EBIT of 17.96 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.44. NTT DOCOMO's value of 17.96 is 33.6% above this benchmark. Historically, NTT DOCOMO's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.20 to 15.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.78 vs. the industry median of 13.44, NTT DOCOMO 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-EBIT for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.44, based on 285 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NTT DOCOMO's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.96 is 33.6% 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-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on NTT DOCOMO and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NTT DOCOMO's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.96, which is 105% above median its own 10-year median of 8.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NTT DOCOMO stock overvalued right now?
NTT DOCOMO (BUE:DCM) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 17.96. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17.96, which is 105% above median its 10-year median of 8.78 and 33.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 13.44. NTT DOCOMO's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NTT DOCOMO (BUE:DCM), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17.96 as of Aug. 11, 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.

NTT DOCOMO Business Description

Address Sanno Park Tower, 11-1, Nagata-cho 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-6150
NTT DoCoMo is Japan's largest wireless telephone operator. It has 78 million subscribers, leading to its market share of approximately 44%. The firm has been a technological leader, introducing wireless Internet access through its i-mode service in 1999, along with the ability to use a handset like a credit card. NTT DoCoMo also owns minority stakes in Philippine Long Distance Telephone, Hutchison Telecom Hong Kong Holdings, and other smaller phone companies. The firm's objective is to have the highest-quality network and customer service in Japan.