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J Front Retailing CoNGO:3086 74 EV-to-EBIT is 21.74 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 15.16. GuruFocus rates NGO:3086 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,041.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 878 Retail - Cyclical companies, J Front Retailing Co ranks worse than 73.92% on this metric.
J Front Retailing Co (NGO:3086) 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.
J Front Retailing Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円938,780 Mil.
J Front Retailing Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円49,120 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.
J Front Retailing Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
J Front Retailing Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J Front Retailing 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, J Front Retailing 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.
J Front Retailing Co EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, J Front Retailing Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J Front Retailing Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
J Front Retailing Co's current Enterprise Value is 円1,068,040 Mil.
J Front Retailing Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円49,120 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.
J Front Retailing Co (NGO:3086) has a EV-to-EBIT of 21.74 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on J Front Retailing Co and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 15.16. According to the industry distribution chart, J Front Retailing Co ranks #649 out of 878 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is J Front Retailing Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
J Front Retailing Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 21.74 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 15.16. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.15. J Front Retailing Co's value of 21.74 is 65.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J Front Retailing Co ranks #649 out of 878 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, J Front Retailing Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J Front Retailing Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, J Front Retailing Co ranks #649 out of 878 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places J Front Retailing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.15. J Front Retailing Co's value of 21.74 is 65.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.16 vs. the industry median of 13.15, J Front Retailing Co 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.15, based on 878 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. J Front Retailing Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 21.74 is 65.3% 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 J Front Retailing Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J Front Retailing Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 21.74, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 15.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J Front Retailing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J Front Retailing Co (NGO:3086) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,041.85, compared to a current price of 円3,023.00 — trading 48.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 21.74, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 15.16 and 65.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.15. J Front Retailing Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 J Front Retailing Co (NGO:3086), the current EV-to-EBIT is 21.74 as of Aug. 23, 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 J Front Retailing Co (NGO:3086) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J Front Retailing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,023.00 is trading 48.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,041.85.
GuruFocus considers J Front Retailing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:3086:
EV-to-EBIT: 21.74 (43% above median its 10-year median of 15.16)
GF Value™: 円2,041.85 vs. price of 円3,023.00 (48.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#649 of 878)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:3086 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
J Front Retailing Co Ltd is a Japanese retail group. The company operates through four segments. The Department Store business sells clothing, household goods, groceries, and miscellaneous items. The Developer segment handles real estate development, sales, management, operations, and interior construction. The Payment and Financial Services segment issues and operates credit cards. The Shopping Center segment develops and manages shopping centers. The Others segment includes wholesale, parking, and leasing businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Department Store Business segment.
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