TKINF (Takasago International) EV-to-EBIT: 11.23 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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TKINF Takasago International Corp TKINF
72 GF Score
Price $8.00
GF Value $7.42
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What is Takasago International EV-to-EBIT?

Takasago International TKINF 72 EV-to-EBIT is 11.23 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 12.74. GuruFocus rates TKINF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.42. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,250 Chemicals companies, Takasago International ranks better than 68.88% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Takasago International's Enterprise Value is $1,091 Mil. Takasago International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $97 Mil. Therefore, Takasago International's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.23.

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

TKINF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.06   Med: 12.74   Max: 24.35
Current: 11.46

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Takasago International was 24.35. The lowest was 6.06. And the median was 12.74.

TKINF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
68.88% of 1250 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.72 vs TKINF: 11.46

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Takasago International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,069 Mil. Takasago International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $97 Mil. Takasago International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.09%.


Takasago International  (OTCPK:TKINF) 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) %.

Takasago International'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 )
=97.159/1068.79
=9.09 %

Takasago International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,069 Mil.
Takasago International'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 $97 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.


Takasago International EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Takasago International EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Takasago International'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.

Takasago International EV-to-EBIT Chart

Takasago International Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Takasago International Quarterly Data
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TKINF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Takasago International'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.


Takasago International EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Takasago International's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Takasago International EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Takasago International's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1091.390/97.159
=11.23

Takasago International's current Enterprise Value is $1,091 Mil.
Takasago International'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 $97 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 11.23 mean?
Takasago International (TKINF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.23 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Takasago International and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 12.74. Over the past decade, Takasago International's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.06 to 24.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Takasago International ranks #389 out of 1250 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Takasago International's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Takasago International's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.23 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 12.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.06 to a high of 24.35. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.72. Takasago International's value of 11.23 is 36.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Takasago International ranks #389 out of 1250 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Takasago International has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takasago International's EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Takasago International ranks #389 out of 1250 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Takasago International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.72. Takasago International's value of 11.23 is 36.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Takasago International's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.06 to 24.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.74 vs. the industry median of 17.72, Takasago International 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 a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 17.72, based on 1,250 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. Takasago International's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.23 is 36.6% 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 Takasago International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Takasago International's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.23, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 12.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Takasago International stock overvalued right now?
Takasago International (TKINF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 11.23. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.42, compared to a current price of $8.00 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.23, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 12.74 and 36.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.72. Takasago International's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Takasago International (TKINF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.23 as of Aug. 16, 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 Takasago International (TKINF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takasago International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.00 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.42.

Key valuation signals for TKINF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 11.23 (12% below median its 10-year median of 12.74)
  • GF Value™: $7.42 vs. price of $8.00 (7.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.6% below the Chemicals median (#389 of 1250)

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


Takasago International Business Description

Other Exchanges 4914:Japan
Address Nissay Aroma Square 17F, 5-37-1, Kamata, Ohta-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 144-8721
Takasago International Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of flavors, fragrances, aroma chemicals and fine chemicals. The Flavor products include flavors used in frozen desserts, such as beverages and ice creams, gums, confectioneries, processed foods and other processed food materials products. The Fragrance products include fragrances used in detergents, cosmetics and perfuming agents. The Aroma chemicals include menthol, synthetic perfumes such as musk, among others. The Fine chemicals include pharmaceutical intermediates, catalysts, photographic industry drugs and organic electronic materials. The majority of its revenue is generated from Flavors. The company operates its business mainly in Japan and rest from Asia, America, and Europe.
72GF Score

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