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Hikari Food Service CoTSE:138A -0.16%19 EV-to-EBIT is 11.14 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 10.93. GuruFocus rates TSE:138A with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 265 Restaurants companies, Hikari Food Service Co ranks better than 73.96% on this metric.
Hikari Food Service Co (TSE:138A) 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.
Hikari Food Service Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円2,151 Mil.
Hikari Food Service 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216 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.
* 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 Restaurants subindustry, Hikari Food Service 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.
Hikari Food Service Co EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hikari Food Service Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hikari Food Service Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Hikari Food Service Co's current Enterprise Value is 円2,403 Mil.
Hikari Food Service 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216 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.
Hikari Food Service Co (TSE:138A) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.14 as of Sep. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hikari Food Service Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.93. Over the past decade, Hikari Food Service Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.58 to 84.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Hikari Food Service Co ranks #69 out of 265 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Hikari Food Service Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hikari Food Service Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.14 is near median its 10-year median of 10.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.58 to a high of 84.46. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.08. Hikari Food Service Co's value of 11.14 is 34.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hikari Food Service Co ranks #69 out of 265 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hikari Food Service Co has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hikari Food Service Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Hikari Food Service Co ranks #69 out of 265 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Hikari Food Service Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.08. Hikari Food Service Co's value of 11.14 is 34.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Hikari Food Service Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.58 to 84.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.93 vs. the industry median of 17.08, Hikari Food Service Co 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Restaurants companies is 17.08, based on 265 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. Hikari Food Service Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.14 is 34.8% 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 Hikari Food Service Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hikari Food Service Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hikari Food Service Co stock overvalued right now?
Hikari Food Service Co (TSE:138A) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 11.14. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.93 and 34.8% below the Restaurants industry median of 17.08. Hikari Food Service Co's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 Hikari Food Service Co (TSE:138A), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.14 as of Sep. 11, 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.
Hikari Food Service Co Ltd is engaged in the restaurant business in Japan. It mainly provides standing bar-style izakaya restaurants. Some of its restaurants are, Daikoku, Fish Camellia, Kanayamaya Family, and Yakiniku Delux.
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