Hokuto (TSE:1379) EV-to-EBIT: 7.98 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 57% Below Median

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TSE:1379 Hokuto Corp TSE:1379
73 GF Score
Price 円2,177.00
GF Value 円1,835.69
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hokuto EV-to-EBIT?

Hokuto TSE:1379 -0.09% 73 EV-to-EBIT is 7.98 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 18.72. GuruFocus rates TSE:1379 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,835.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,566 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hokuto ranks better than 73.05% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Hokuto's Enterprise Value is 円71,896 Mil. Hokuto's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9,013 Mil. Therefore, Hokuto's EV-to-EBIT for today is 7.98.

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

TSE:1379' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -263.33   Med: 18.72   Max: 2321
Current: 7.97

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Hokuto was 2321.00. The lowest was -263.33. And the median was 18.72.

TSE:1379's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
73.05% of 1566 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.48 vs TSE:1379: 7.97

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Hokuto's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円65,142 Mil. Hokuto's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9,013 Mil. Hokuto's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.84%.


Hokuto  (TSE:1379) 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) %.

Hokuto'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 )
=9013/65142.438
=13.84 %

Hokuto's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円65,142 Mil.
Hokuto'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9,013 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.


Hokuto EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Hokuto EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hokuto'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.

Hokuto EV-to-EBIT Chart

Hokuto Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Hokuto Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 8.89 7.68 7.96 6.38 0.00

TSE:1379 vs ADM, BG, TSN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Hokuto'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.


Hokuto EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hokuto's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hokuto EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=71895.515/9013
=7.98

Hokuto's current Enterprise Value is 円71,896 Mil.
Hokuto'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9,013 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 7.98 mean?
Hokuto (TSE:1379) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.98 as of Sep. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hokuto and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 18.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokuto ranks #422 out of 1566 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Hokuto's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hokuto's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.98 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 18.72. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.48. Hokuto's value of 7.98 is 36.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokuto ranks #422 out of 1566 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hokuto has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokuto's EV-to-EBIT compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hokuto ranks #422 out of 1566 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Hokuto in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.48. Hokuto's value of 7.98 is 36.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.72 vs. the industry median of 12.48, Hokuto 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.48, based on 1,566 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. Hokuto's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.98 is 36.1% 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 Hokuto and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokuto's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.98, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 18.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokuto stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuto (TSE:1379) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,835.69, compared to a current price of 円2,177.00 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.98, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 18.72 and 36.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.48. Hokuto's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Hokuto (TSE:1379), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.98 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 Hokuto (TSE:1379) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuto stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,177.00 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,835.69. GuruFocus considers Hokuto to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1379:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 7.98 (57% below median its 10-year median of 18.72)
  • GF Value™: 円1,835.69 vs. price of 円2,177.00 (18.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#422 of 1566)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1379 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hokuto Business Description

Address 138-1 Minamibori, Nagano, JPN, 381-8533
Hokuto Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of mushrooms. The company operates through four segments namely Domestic mushroom business, Overseas mushroom business, Processed products business and Chemical products business. It offers various mushrooms products, including Ellinghi, Maitake, Bunashimeji, Bunapie, Milfing Millet and Book Shimeji. The company operates geographically across the United States of America, Taiwan, and Malaysia.
73GF Score

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円2,177.00
Price
円1,835.69
GF Value