Youji (TSE:2152) EV-to-EBIT: 5.22 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 23% Above Median

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TSE:2152 Youji Corp TSE:2152
75 GF Score
Price 円1,516.00
GF Value 円1,460.06
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Youji EV-to-EBIT?

Youji TSE:2152 +2.43% 75 EV-to-EBIT is 5.22 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 4.26. GuruFocus rates TSE:2152 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,460.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 200 Education companies, Youji ranks better than 72.5% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Youji's Enterprise Value is 円6,853 Mil. Youji's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,312 Mil. Therefore, Youji's EV-to-EBIT for today is 5.22.

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

TSE:2152' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 4.26   Max: 24.02
Current: 5.22

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Youji was 24.02. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 4.26.

TSE:2152's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
72.5% of 200 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.89 vs TSE:2152: 5.22

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Youji's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円5,827 Mil. Youji's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,312 Mil. Youji's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 22.52%.


Youji  (TSE:2152) 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) %.

Youji's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=1312.251/5827.123
=22.52 %

Youji's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円5,827 Mil.
Youji's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円1,312 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.


Youji EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Youji EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Youji'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.

Youji EV-to-EBIT Chart

Youji Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Youji 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 11.14 9.64 5.96 5.06 4.44

TSE:2152 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Youji'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.


Youji EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry

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

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


TSE:2152
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Youji EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=6852.726/1312.251
=5.22

Youji's current Enterprise Value is 円6,853 Mil.
Youji's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円1,312 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 5.22 mean?
Youji (TSE:2152) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.22 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Youji and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 4.26. Over the past decade, Youji's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 0.13 to 24.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Youji ranks #55 out of 200 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Youji's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Youji's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.22 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 4.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 24.02. The Education industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.89. Youji's value of 5.22 is 47.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Youji ranks #55 out of 200 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Youji has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Youji's EV-to-EBIT compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Youji ranks #55 out of 200 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Youji in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.89. Youji's value of 5.22 is 47.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Youji's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 0.13 to 24.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.26 vs. the industry median of 9.89, Youji 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Education companies is 9.89, based on 200 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. Youji's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.22 is 47.2% 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 Youji and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Youji's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.22, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 4.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Youji stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youji (TSE:2152) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,460.06, compared to a current price of 円1,516.00 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.22, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 4.26 and 47.2% below the Education industry median of 9.89. Youji's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Youji (TSE:2152), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.22 as of Aug. 12, 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 Youji (TSE:2152) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youji stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,516.00 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,460.06. GuruFocus considers Youji to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2152:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 5.22 (23% above median its 10-year median of 4.26)
  • GF Value™: 円1,460.06 vs. price of 円1,516.00 (3.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 47.2% below the Education median (#55 of 200)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2152 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Youji Business Description

Address 2-11-17 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Youji Corp is engaged in the children physical education instruction-related business. It conducts projects involving children, including physical education guidance for children and elementary school students, administration of nursery schools and cram schools, travel planning, and arrangement work. It also provides kindergarten and nursery school management consulting. The company's segment include: Physical education instruction for young children Related project, that includes curricular and extracurricular physical education instruction, event planning, and therapeutic and small-scale childcare services. ; and Consulting-related business, that provides management consulting for kindergartens and nursery schools, and plans and holds seminars.
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