Maruichi Co (NGO:8228) EV-to-EBIT: 13.33 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 38% Above Median

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NGO:8228 Maruichi Co Ltd NGO:8228
56 GF Score
Price 円1,110.00
GF Value 円1,575.09
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Maruichi Co EV-to-EBIT?

Maruichi Co NGO:8228 +0.09% 56 EV-to-EBIT is 13.33 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 9.66. GuruFocus rates NGO:8228 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,575.09 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 258 Retail - Defensive companies, Maruichi Co ranks worse than 50.78% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Maruichi Co's Enterprise Value is 円36,094 Mil. Maruichi Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,708 Mil. Therefore, Maruichi Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 13.33.

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

NGO:8228' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.14   Med: 9.66   Max: 112.95
Current: 13.33

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Maruichi Co was 112.95. The lowest was 5.14. And the median was 9.66.

NGO:8228's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
50.78% of 258 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 13.19 vs NGO:8228: 13.33

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Maruichi Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円36,449 Mil. Maruichi Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,708 Mil. Maruichi Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.43%.


Maruichi Co  (NGO:8228) 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) %.

Maruichi 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 )
=2708/36448.83
=7.43 %

Maruichi Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円36,449 Mil.
Maruichi 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 円2,708 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.


Maruichi Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Maruichi Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maruichi 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.

Maruichi Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Maruichi Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.91 9.16 11.98 18.46 12.81

Maruichi Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 67.38 27.56 11.02 12.81 0.00

NGO:8228 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Maruichi 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.


Maruichi Co EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Maruichi Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


NGO:8228
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Maruichi Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=36094.295/2708
=13.33

Maruichi Co's current Enterprise Value is 円36,094 Mil.
Maruichi 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 円2,708 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.

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What does a EV-to-EBIT of 13.33 mean?
Maruichi Co (NGO:8228) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.33 as of Sep. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Maruichi Co and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 9.66. Over the past decade, Maruichi Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.14 to 112.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Maruichi Co ranks #131 out of 258 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Maruichi Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Maruichi Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.33 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 9.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.14 to a high of 112.95. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.19. Maruichi Co's value of 13.33 is 1.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maruichi Co ranks #131 out of 258 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Maruichi Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maruichi Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Maruichi Co ranks #131 out of 258 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Maruichi Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.19. Maruichi Co's value of 13.33 is 1.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Maruichi Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.14 to 112.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.66 vs. the industry median of 13.19, Maruichi 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 - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.19, based on 258 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. Maruichi Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.33 is 1.1% 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 Maruichi Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maruichi Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.33, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 9.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maruichi Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruichi Co (NGO:8228) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,575.09, compared to a current price of 円1,110.00 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.33, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 9.66 and 1.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.19. Maruichi Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Maruichi Co (NGO:8228), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.33 as of Sep. 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 Maruichi Co (NGO:8228) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruichi Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,110.00 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,575.09. GuruFocus considers Maruichi Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NGO:8228:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 13.33 (38% above median its 10-year median of 9.66)
  • GF Value™: 円1,575.09 vs. price of 円1,110.00 (29.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#131 of 258)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:8228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Maruichi Co Business Description

Address 3-38 Nagano City Market, Nagano, JPN, 381-2281
Maruichi Co Ltd is engaged in the wholesale business of fishery products, dairy foods, and frozen foods, general dry foods, processed foods, livestock products, and processed livestock products, retail store support business, among others. The company has four reportable segments: "Fishery Business", "General Food Business", and "Livestock Business", which are segments by product and service based on business divisions, and "Marusui Nagano Kensui Group", which is a segment by operating company. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Fishery Business segment, which is engaged in seafood, processed seafood products, daily necessities, and frozen foods, and manufactures processed seafood products.
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