JFKOF (Jafco Group Co) EV-to-EBIT: 2.28 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 322% Above Median

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JFKOF Jafco Group Co Ltd JFKOF
82 GF Score
Price $10.80
GF Value $10.42
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What is Jafco Group Co EV-to-EBIT?

Jafco Group Co JFKOF 82 EV-to-EBIT is 2.28 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 322% above its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates JFKOF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.42. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Asset Management companies, Jafco Group Co ranks better than 80.68% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Jafco Group Co's Enterprise Value is $87.9 Mil. Jafco Group Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $38.5 Mil. Therefore, Jafco Group Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 2.28.

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

JFKOF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.65   Med: 0.54   Max: 18.89
Current: 2.42

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Jafco Group Co was 18.89. The lowest was -42.65. And the median was 0.54.

JFKOF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
80.68% of 497 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 9.4 vs JFKOF: 2.42

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Jafco Group Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-72.3 Mil. Jafco Group Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $38.5 Mil. Jafco Group Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -53.26%.


Jafco Group Co  (OTCPK:JFKOF) 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) %.

Jafco Group 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 )
=38.524/-72.329
=-53.26 %

Jafco Group Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-72.3 Mil.
Jafco Group 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 $38.5 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.


Jafco Group Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Jafco Group Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jafco Group 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.

Jafco Group Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Jafco Group Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Jafco Group Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -0.64 -0.65 3.29 2.09 0.00

JFKOF vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Jafco Group 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.


Jafco Group Co EV-to-EBIT vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Jafco Group Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Jafco Group Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=87.904/38.524
=2.28

Jafco Group Co's current Enterprise Value is $87.9 Mil.
Jafco Group 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 $38.5 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 2.28 mean?
Jafco Group Co (JFKOF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 2.28 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Jafco Group Co and its competitors. This is 322% above median its historical median of 0.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Jafco Group Co ranks #96 out of 497 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Jafco Group Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Jafco Group Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 2.28 is 322% above median its 10-year median of 0.54. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.40. Jafco Group Co's value of 2.28 is 75.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jafco Group Co ranks #96 out of 497 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jafco Group Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jafco Group Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Jafco Group Co ranks #96 out of 497 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Jafco Group Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.40. Jafco Group Co's value of 2.28 is 75.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 9.40, Jafco Group 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 Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Asset Management companies is 9.40, based on 497 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. Jafco Group Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 2.28 is 75.7% 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 Jafco Group Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jafco Group Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 2.28, which is 322% above median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jafco Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Jafco Group Co (JFKOF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 2.28. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.42, compared to a current price of $10.80 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 2.28, which is 322% above median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 75.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 9.40. Jafco Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Jafco Group Co (JFKOF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 2.28 as of Aug. 01, 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 Jafco Group Co (JFKOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jafco Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.80 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.42.

Key valuation signals for JFKOF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 2.28 (322% above median its 10-year median of 0.54)
  • GF Value™: $10.42 vs. price of $10.80 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75.7% below the Asset Management median (#96 of 497)

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


Jafco Group Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 8595:JapanJAF:Germany
Address 1-23-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Toranomon Hills Mori Tower, 24th Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 105-6324
Jafco Group Co Ltd is a Japan-based investment and a financial-services provider that operates under a single segment: management of funds. The company operates through its subsidiaries in the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Korea. Its business involves investing in unlisted private equity companies to accomplish its objective of obtaining income and capital appreciation for its investors. The company also provides consulting services related to business management, stock listing support services, and comprehensive investment support services for business growth purposes.
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