Avex (FRA:AX8) EV-to-EBIT: 4.17 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 38% Below Median

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FRA:AX8 Avex Inc FRA:AX8
75 GF Score
Price €6.65
GF Value €8.40
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Avex EV-to-EBIT?

Avex FRA:AX8 75 EV-to-EBIT is 4.17 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 6.68. GuruFocus rates FRA:AX8 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 642 Media - Diversified companies, Avex ranks better than 78.66% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Avex's Enterprise Value is €115.5 Mil. Avex's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €27.7 Mil. Therefore, Avex's EV-to-EBIT for today is 4.17.

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

FRA:AX8' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -59.58   Med: 6.68   Max: 92.27
Current: 4.32

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Avex was 92.27. The lowest was -59.58. And the median was 6.68.

FRA:AX8's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
78.66% of 642 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.555 vs FRA:AX8: 4.32

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Avex's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €90.1 Mil. Avex's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €27.7 Mil. Avex's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.72%.


Avex  (FRA:AX8) 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) %.

Avex'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 )
=27.682/90.1038
=30.72 %

Avex's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €90.1 Mil.
Avex'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 €27.7 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.


Avex EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Avex EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avex'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.

Avex EV-to-EBIT Chart

Avex Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Avex 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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FRA:AX8 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Avex'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.


Avex EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Avex's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Avex EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=115.493/27.682
=4.17

Avex's current Enterprise Value is €115.5 Mil.
Avex'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 €27.7 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 4.17 mean?
Avex (FRA:AX8) has a EV-to-EBIT of 4.17 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Avex and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 6.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Avex ranks #137 out of 642 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Avex's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Avex's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.17 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 6.68. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.56. Avex's value of 4.17 is 60.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avex ranks #137 out of 642 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Avex has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avex's EV-to-EBIT compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Avex ranks #137 out of 642 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Avex in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.56. Avex's value of 4.17 is 60.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.68 vs. the industry median of 10.56, Avex 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.56, based on 642 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. Avex's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.17 is 60.5% 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 Avex and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avex's current EV-to-EBIT is 4.17, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 6.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avex (FRA:AX8) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.40, compared to a current price of €6.65 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 4.17, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 6.68 and 60.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.56. Avex's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Avex (FRA:AX8), the current EV-to-EBIT is 4.17 as of Jul. 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 Avex (FRA:AX8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avex stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.65 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.40. GuruFocus considers Avex to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AX8:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 4.17 (38% below median its 10-year median of 6.68)
  • GF Value™: €8.40 vs. price of €6.65 (20.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#137 of 642)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AX8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Avex Business Description

Other Exchanges AVEXF:USA7860:Japan
Address Avex Building, 3-30-3 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-8577
Avex Inc is a diversified media company, which holds a number of entertainment subsidiaries. The company has four primary business segments: music, video, management and live content, and other. The music segment designs, produces, and sells music and music-related content. The video segment plans, produces, sells, and distributes video content and feature films. The management and live business segment manages artists, sells merchandise, operates fan clubs, and is involved in the production of concerts and live events. The other business segment operates schools, restaurants, and real estate. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in Japan.
75GF Score

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