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Ariake Japan CoFRA:5EF 76 EV-to-EBIT is 9.03 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 12.17. GuruFocus rates FRA:5EF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,562 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ariake Japan Co ranks better than 65.17% on this metric.
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Ariake Japan Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €664.5 Mil.
Ariake Japan 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 €72.1 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.
Ariake Japan Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Ariake Japan Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ariake Japan 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ariake Japan 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.
Ariake Japan Co EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ariake Japan Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ariake Japan Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Ariake Japan Co's current Enterprise Value is €651.0 Mil.
Ariake Japan 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 €72.1 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.
Ariake Japan Co (FRA:5EF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.03 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ariake Japan Co and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 12.17. Over the past decade, Ariake Japan Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.47 to 27.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Ariake Japan Co ranks #544 out of 1562 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is Ariake Japan Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ariake Japan Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.03 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 12.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.47 to a high of 27.77. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.15. Ariake Japan Co's value of 9.03 is 25.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ariake Japan Co ranks #544 out of 1562 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ariake Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ariake Japan Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ariake Japan Co ranks #544 out of 1562 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Ariake Japan Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.15. Ariake Japan Co's value of 9.03 is 25.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Ariake Japan Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.47 to 27.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.17 vs. the industry median of 12.15, Ariake Japan 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.15, based on 1,562 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. Ariake Japan Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.03 is 25.7% 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 Ariake Japan Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ariake Japan Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.03, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 12.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ariake Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ariake Japan Co (FRA:5EF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.47, compared to a current price of €28.20 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.03, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 12.17 and 25.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.15. Ariake Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Ariake Japan Co (FRA:5EF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.03 as of Aug. 22, 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 Ariake Japan Co (FRA:5EF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ariake Japan Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €28.20 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €31.47.
GuruFocus considers Ariake Japan Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5EF:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.03 (26% below median its 10-year median of 12.17)
GF Value™: €31.47 vs. price of €28.20 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#544 of 1562)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5EF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ariake Japan Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, processing, and sale of natural seasonings, marine products, as well as agricultural and livestock products. The company also provides technical guidance related to its products and manages restaurants. The products are categorized into different uses including products for instant noodle manufacturers such as soup bases; products for hotels and restaurants such as sauces and soup stock; products for food processing companies such as curries, ham, and sausages; and products for export. The company primarily operates in Japan and also owns manufacturing sites in multiple countries such as China, the U.S., Netherlands, France, and Belgium.
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