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KikkomanKIKOF 90 EV-to-EBIT is 14.93 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 23.48. GuruFocus rates KIKOF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kikkoman ranks worse than 66.09% on this metric.
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.
Kikkoman's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,740 Mil.
Kikkoman'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 $584 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.
Kikkoman EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Kikkoman EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kikkoman'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, Kikkoman'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.
Kikkoman EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kikkoman's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kikkoman's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Kikkoman's current Enterprise Value is $8,721 Mil.
Kikkoman'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 $584 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.
Kikkoman (KIKOF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.93 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kikkoman and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 23.48. Over the past decade, Kikkoman's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 13.32 to 36.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #1031 out of 1560 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Kikkoman's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kikkoman's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.93 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 23.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.32 to a high of 36.60. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.97. Kikkoman's value of 14.93 is 24.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #1031 out of 1560 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kikkoman has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kikkoman's EV-to-EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #1031 out of 1560 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kikkoman in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.97. Kikkoman's value of 14.93 is 24.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kikkoman's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 13.32 to 36.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.48 vs. the industry median of 11.97, Kikkoman has consistently been above 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 11.97, based on 1,560 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. Kikkoman's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.93 is 24.7% above 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 Kikkoman and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kikkoman's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.93, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 23.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kikkoman stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kikkoman (KIKOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.11, compared to a current price of $10.20 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.93, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 23.48 and 24.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 11.97. Kikkoman's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Kikkoman (KIKOF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.93 as of Jul. 28, 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 Kikkoman (KIKOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kikkoman stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.20 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.11.
GuruFocus considers Kikkoman to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KIKOF:
EV-to-EBIT: 14.93 (36% below median its 10-year median of 23.48)
GF Value™: $12.11 vs. price of $10.20 (15.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1031 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KIKOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kikkoman was founded in 1917 following the merger of eight family-owned companies in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is the largest soy sauce manufacturer in Japan and the US. Domestically, it sells a broad range of food and beverage products, including but not limited to soy sauce, soy milk, licensed Del Monte products, and liquor. Kikkoman's products are shipped to over 100 countries with eight global production plants across the US, Asia, Europe, and South America. Apart from food manufacturing, Kikkoman also operates a wholesale business that resells Asian foods globally.
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