RCRRF (Recruit Holdings Co) EV-to-EBIT: 24.60 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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RCRRF Recruit Holdings Co Ltd RCRRF
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Price $82.11
GF Value $60.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Recruit Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT?

Recruit Holdings Co RCRRF 97 EV-to-EBIT is 24.60 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 21.77. GuruFocus rates RCRRF with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 335 Interactive Media companies, Recruit Holdings Co ranks worse than 80.3% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Recruit Holdings Co's Enterprise Value is $106,390 Mil. Recruit Holdings Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,326 Mil. Therefore, Recruit Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 24.60.

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

RCRRF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.26   Med: 21.77   Max: 58.01
Current: 24.6

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Recruit Holdings Co was 58.01. The lowest was 12.26. And the median was 21.77.

RCRRF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
80.3% of 335 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 10.24 vs RCRRF: 24.60

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Recruit Holdings Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $57,936 Mil. Recruit Holdings Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,326 Mil. Recruit Holdings Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.47%.


Recruit Holdings Co  (OTCPK:RCRRF) 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) %.

Recruit Holdings 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 )
=4325.631/57935.68786
=7.47 %

Recruit Holdings Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $57,936 Mil.
Recruit Holdings 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 $4,326 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.


Recruit Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Recruit Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Recruit Holdings 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.

Recruit Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Recruit Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Recruit Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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RCRRF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Recruit Holdings 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.


Recruit Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Recruit Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Recruit Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=106390.319/4325.631
=24.60

Recruit Holdings Co's current Enterprise Value is $106,390 Mil.
Recruit Holdings 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 $4,326 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 24.60 mean?
Recruit Holdings Co (RCRRF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 24.60 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Recruit Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 21.77. Over the past decade, Recruit Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.26 to 58.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Recruit Holdings Co ranks #269 out of 335 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Recruit Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Recruit Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 24.60 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 21.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.26 to a high of 58.01. The Interactive Media industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.24. Recruit Holdings Co's value of 24.60 is 140.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Recruit Holdings Co ranks #269 out of 335 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Recruit Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Recruit Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Recruit Holdings Co ranks #269 out of 335 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Recruit Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.24. Recruit Holdings Co's value of 24.60 is 140.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Recruit Holdings Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.26 to 58.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.77 vs. the industry median of 10.24, Recruit Holdings 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Interactive Media companies is 10.24, based on 335 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. Recruit Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 24.60 is 140.2% 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 Recruit Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Recruit Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 24.60, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 21.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Recruit Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recruit Holdings Co (RCRRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.60, compared to a current price of $82.11 — trading 35.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 24.60, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 21.77 and 140.2% above the Interactive Media industry median of 10.24. Recruit Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Recruit Holdings Co (RCRRF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 24.60 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 Recruit Holdings Co (RCRRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recruit Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $82.11 is trading 35.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $60.60. GuruFocus considers Recruit Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RCRRF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 24.60 (13% above median its 10-year median of 21.77)
  • GF Value™: $60.60 vs. price of $82.11 (35.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 140.2% above the Interactive Media median (#269 of 335)

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


Recruit Holdings Co Business Description

Address 1-9-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-6640
Recruit is a holding company for various technology and employment-related businesses. Recruit's primary business is its HR technology segment, in which it owns two out of three globally scaled employment-related platforms: www.indeed.com, an online marketplace for employment; and www.glassdoor.com, an online review site for employers. Recruit also owns various marketing businesses operating in Japan for life events and lifestyle, a software solutions business for small and medium-size enterprises, or SMEs, in Japan, and various staffing businesses operating throughout the developed world.
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