Kowa Co (FRA:49N) EV-to-EBIT: 2.05 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 64% Below Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

FRA:49N Kowa Co Ltd FRA:49N
76 GF Score
Price €4.38
GF Value €5.62
! 1 Warning Sign
View Full Analysis

What is Kowa Co EV-to-EBIT?

Kowa Co FRA:49N 76 EV-to-EBIT is 2.05 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 5.70. GuruFocus rates FRA:49N with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.62. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 326 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Kowa Co ranks better than 93.87% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kowa Co's Enterprise Value is €8.64 Mil. Kowa Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €4.22 Mil. Therefore, Kowa Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 2.05.

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

FRA:49N' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -362.49   Med: 5.7   Max: 314.06
Current: 2.11

During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kowa Co was 314.06. The lowest was -362.49. And the median was 5.70.

FRA:49N's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
93.87% of 326 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 12.755 vs FRA:49N: 2.11

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kowa Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €8.69 Mil. Kowa Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €4.22 Mil. Kowa Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 48.59%.


Kowa Co  (FRA:49N) 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) %.

Kowa Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Feb. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=4.22/8.6856
=48.59 %

Kowa Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €8.69 Mil.
Kowa Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €4.22 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.


Kowa Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kowa Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Kowa 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.

Kowa Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kowa Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.74 5.41 6.22 2.50 2.82

Kowa Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 4.75 5.73 3.88 2.82 0.00

FRA:49N vs SN, SGI, MHK: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Kowa 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.


Kowa Co EV-to-EBIT vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kowa Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


FRA:49N
76GF Score
Kowa Co Ltd FRA:49N
EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Kowa Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Kowa Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=8.643/4.22
=2.05

Kowa Co's current Enterprise Value is €8.64 Mil.
Kowa Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €4.22 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 2.05 mean?
Kowa Co (FRA:49N) has a EV-to-EBIT of 2.05 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kowa Co and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 5.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Kowa Co ranks #20 out of 326 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Kowa Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kowa Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 2.05 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 5.70. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.76. Kowa Co's value of 2.05 is 83.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kowa Co ranks #20 out of 326 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kowa Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kowa Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Kowa Co ranks #20 out of 326 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kowa Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.76. Kowa Co's value of 2.05 is 83.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.70 vs. the industry median of 12.76, Kowa Co has consistently been below 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 12.76, based on 326 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. Kowa Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 2.05 is 83.9% below 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 Kowa Co and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kowa Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 2.05, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 5.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kowa Co stock overvalued right now?
Kowa Co (FRA:49N) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 2.05. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.62, compared to a current price of €4.38 — trading 22.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 2.05, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 5.70 and 83.9% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 12.76. Kowa Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kowa Co (FRA:49N), the current EV-to-EBIT is 2.05 as of Aug. 25, 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 Kowa Co (FRA:49N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kowa Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.38 is trading 22.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.62.

Key valuation signals for FRA:49N:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 2.05 (64% below median its 10-year median of 5.70)
  • GF Value™: €5.62 vs. price of €4.38 (22.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 83.9% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#20 of 326)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:49N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kowa Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 7807:Japan
Address 3-159-1, Kaisan-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka, JPN, 590-0982
Kowa Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in manufacture and sale of welfare equipment. The company is involved in the production and sales of welfare nursing care products including walking cars and walking aids or walk assistance carts, silver cars, handrails, walking canes, bath related products, toilet-related products and life-support products. It supplies its products mainly to chain stores, wholesale trading companies for welfare equipment, national welfare equipment lease companies, department stores, mail-order companies and others.
76GF Score

Get the complete analysis for FRA:49N

EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€4.38
Price
€5.62
GF Value