Cotta Co (FSE:3359) EV-to-EBIT: 6.10 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 43% Below Median

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FSE:3359 Cotta Co Ltd FSE:3359
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Price 円369.00
GF Value 円844.02
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What is Cotta Co EV-to-EBIT?

Cotta Co FSE:3359 12 EV-to-EBIT is 6.10 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 10.75. GuruFocus rates FSE:3359 with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of 円844.02. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 332 Packaging & Containers companies, Cotta Co ranks better than 85.54% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Cotta Co's Enterprise Value is 円4,977 Mil. Cotta Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円816 Mil. Therefore, Cotta Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.10.

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

FSE:3359' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.93   Med: 10.75   Max: 27
Current: 6.1

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Cotta Co was 27.00. The lowest was 3.93. And the median was 10.75.

FSE:3359's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
85.54% of 332 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 13.155 vs FSE:3359: 6.10

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Cotta Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,631 Mil. Cotta Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円816 Mil. Cotta Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.61%.


Cotta Co  (FSE:3359) 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) %.

Cotta 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 )
=815.586/4631.447
=17.61 %

Cotta Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,631 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cotta Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円816 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.


Cotta Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Cotta Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cotta 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.

Cotta Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Cotta Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
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Cotta Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 6.64 7.30 0.00 6.74 0.00

FSE:3359 vs SW, PKG, IP: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Cotta 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.


Cotta Co EV-to-EBIT vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cotta Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cotta Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=4977.034/815.586
=6.10

Cotta Co's current Enterprise Value is 円4,977 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cotta Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円816 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 6.10 mean?
Cotta Co (FSE:3359) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.10 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cotta Co and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 10.75. Over the past decade, Cotta Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.93 to 27.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #48 out of 332 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Cotta Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Cotta Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.10 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 10.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.93 to a high of 27.00. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.16. Cotta Co's value of 6.10 is 53.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #48 out of 332 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cotta Co has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cotta Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #48 out of 332 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Cotta Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.16. Cotta Co's value of 6.10 is 53.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Cotta Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.93 to 27.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.75 vs. the industry median of 13.16, Cotta 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Packaging & Containers companies is 13.16, based on 332 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. Cotta Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.10 is 53.6% 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 Cotta Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cotta Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.10, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 10.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cotta Co stock overvalued right now?
Cotta Co (FSE:3359) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 6.10. The stock's GF Value™ is 円844.02, compared to a current price of 円369.00 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.10, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 10.75 and 53.6% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 13.16. Cotta Co's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 5 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 Cotta Co (FSE:3359), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.10 as of Aug. 24, 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 Cotta Co (FSE:3359) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cotta Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円369.00 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円844.02.

Key valuation signals for FSE:3359:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 6.10 (43% below median its 10-year median of 10.75)
  • GF Value™: 円844.02 vs. price of 円369.00 (56.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 12/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.6% below the Packaging & Containers median (#48 of 332)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:3359 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cotta Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 3359:Japan
Address 4478-8 Kamiao, Oita Prefecture, Tsukumi, JPN, 879-2461
Cotta Co Ltd manufactures and sells confectionery food materials and food packaging materials in Japan. It offers cake boxes, handbags, wrapping paper, ribbons, freshness preserving agents, and confectionery materials such as butter and flour. The company serves candy stores, bakeries, and individuals.
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