EJPRF (East Japan Railway Co) EV-to-EBIT: 19.62 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 39% Above Median

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EJPRF East Japan Railway Co EJPRF
73 GF Score
Price $23.30
GF Value $22.51
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is East Japan Railway Co EV-to-EBIT?

East Japan Railway Co EJPRF 73 EV-to-EBIT is 19.62 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 14.07. GuruFocus rates EJPRF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Transportation companies, East Japan Railway Co ranks worse than 75.58% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, East Japan Railway Co's Enterprise Value is $54,547 Mil. East Japan Railway Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,780 Mil. Therefore, East Japan Railway Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 19.62.

The historical rank and industry rank for East Japan Railway Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

EJPRF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -261.97   Med: 14.07   Max: 1405.01
Current: 19.46

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of East Japan Railway Co was 1405.01. The lowest was -261.97. And the median was 14.07.

EJPRF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
75.58% of 868 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.27 vs EJPRF: 19.46

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. East Japan Railway Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $56,098 Mil. East Japan Railway Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,780 Mil. East Japan Railway Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.96%.


East Japan Railway Co  (OTCPK:EJPRF) 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) %.

East Japan Railway Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2779.863/56098.0006
=4.96 %

East Japan Railway Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $56,098 Mil.
East Japan Railway Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,780 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.


East Japan Railway Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


East Japan Railway Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for East Japan Railway Co'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.

East Japan Railway Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

East Japan Railway Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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East Japan Railway Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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EJPRF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, East Japan Railway Co'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.


East Japan Railway Co EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, East Japan Railway Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where East Japan Railway Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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East Japan Railway Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

East Japan Railway Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=54547.198/2779.863
=19.62

East Japan Railway Co's current Enterprise Value is $54,547 Mil.
East Japan Railway Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,780 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 19.62 mean?
East Japan Railway Co (EJPRF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.62 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on East Japan Railway Co and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 14.07. According to the industry distribution chart, East Japan Railway Co ranks #656 out of 868 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 75.6%.
Is East Japan Railway Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
East Japan Railway Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.62 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 14.07. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.27. East Japan Railway Co's value of 19.62 is 59.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East Japan Railway Co ranks #656 out of 868 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, East Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East Japan Railway Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, East Japan Railway Co ranks #656 out of 868 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places East Japan Railway Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.27. East Japan Railway Co's value of 19.62 is 59.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.07 vs. the industry median of 12.27, East Japan Railway Co 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.27, based on 868 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. East Japan Railway Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.62 is 59.9% 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 East Japan Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East Japan Railway Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.62, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 14.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East Japan Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Japan Railway Co (EJPRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.51, compared to a current price of $23.30 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.62, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 14.07 and 59.9% above the Transportation industry median of 12.27. East Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 East Japan Railway Co (EJPRF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.62 as of Jul. 30, 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 East Japan Railway Co (EJPRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Japan Railway Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $23.30 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.51. GuruFocus considers East Japan Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for EJPRF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 19.62 (39% above median its 10-year median of 14.07)
  • GF Value™: $22.51 vs. price of $23.30 (3.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.9% above the Transportation median (#656 of 868)

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


East Japan Railway Co Business Description

Address 2-2-2 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 151-8578
East Japan Railway Company, or JR East, is the largest railway operator in Japan. It was originally established when the government-owned nationwide railway operator underwent a six-way territorial split in 1987, though it wasn't fully privatized until 2002. It runs both long distance bullet trains, known as Shinkansen, and shorter municipal train routes around and from Tokyo. Its 7,400 kilometers of rail track covers half of Japan's population and a third of the country's land area. Two thirds of revenue is from transportation, with most of the rest from retail operations and real estate investments.
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