Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM) EV-to-EBIT: 1.89 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 76% Below Median

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FRA:JCM Japan Cash Machine Co Ltd FRA:JCM
30 GF Score
Price €6.45
GF Value €5.87
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Cash Machine Co EV-to-EBIT?

Japan Cash Machine Co FRA:JCM -2.27% 30 EV-to-EBIT is 1.89 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 8.03. GuruFocus rates FRA:JCM with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,376 Industrial Products companies, Japan Cash Machine Co ranks better than 96.97% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Japan Cash Machine Co's Enterprise Value is €91.6 Mil. Japan Cash Machine Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €48.6 Mil. Therefore, Japan Cash Machine Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 1.89.

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

FRA:JCM' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.74   Med: 8.03   Max: 550.29
Current: 1.94

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Japan Cash Machine Co was 550.29. The lowest was -6.74. And the median was 8.03.

FRA:JCM's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
96.97% of 2376 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 19.935 vs FRA:JCM: 1.94

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Japan Cash Machine Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €56.0 Mil. Japan Cash Machine Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €48.6 Mil. Japan Cash Machine Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 86.74%.


Japan Cash Machine Co  (FRA:JCM) 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) %.

Japan Cash Machine Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=48.553/55.97725
=86.74 %

Japan Cash Machine Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €56.0 Mil.
Japan Cash Machine Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €48.6 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.


Japan Cash Machine Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Japan Cash Machine Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Cash Machine 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.

Japan Cash Machine Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Japan Cash Machine Co Annual Data
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EV-to-EBIT
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Japan Cash Machine Co Quarterly Data
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Japan Cash Machine Co EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Japan Cash Machine 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.


Japan Cash Machine Co EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Japan Cash Machine Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Japan Cash Machine Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Japan Cash Machine Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=91.591/48.553
=1.89

Japan Cash Machine Co's current Enterprise Value is €91.6 Mil.
Japan Cash Machine Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €48.6 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 1.89 mean?
Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM) has a EV-to-EBIT of 1.89 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Japan Cash Machine Co and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 8.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Cash Machine Co ranks #72 out of 2376 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Japan Cash Machine Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Japan Cash Machine Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 1.89 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 8.03. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.94. Japan Cash Machine Co's value of 1.89 is 90.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Cash Machine Co ranks #72 out of 2376 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Cash Machine Co has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Cash Machine Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Japan Cash Machine Co ranks #72 out of 2376 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Japan Cash Machine Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.94. Japan Cash Machine Co's value of 1.89 is 90.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.03 vs. the industry median of 19.94, Japan Cash Machine 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.94, based on 2,376 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. Japan Cash Machine Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 1.89 is 90.5% 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 Japan Cash Machine Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Cash Machine Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 1.89, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 8.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Cash Machine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.87, compared to a current price of €6.45 — trading 9.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 1.89, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 8.03 and 90.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.94. Japan Cash Machine Co's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM), the current EV-to-EBIT is 1.89 as of Aug. 13, 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 Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Cash Machine Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.45 is trading 9.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.87. GuruFocus considers Japan Cash Machine Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:JCM:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 1.89 (76% below median its 10-year median of 8.03)
  • GF Value™: €5.87 vs. price of €6.45 (9.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90.5% below the Industrial Products median (#72 of 2376)

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


Japan Cash Machine Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6418:Japan
Address 2-3-15 Nishiwaki, Hirano-ku, Osaka, JPN, 547-0035
Japan Cash Machine Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of money-handling and amusement center machines. The company operates through four segments. Its Global gaming segment includes the trade of bill validators, recyclers, and printers for casinos and original equipment manufacturer customers. The Overseas commercial segment consists of the sale of machines to overseas financial, distribution and transportation markets. Its Domestic commercial segment comprises of marketing of bill recycler units coin dispensers and foreign currency exchange machines for domestic markets. The company's Equipment for amusement industry segment is involved in the provision of ball and medal lending machines for slot machines.
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