Pasona Group (TSE:2168) EV-to-EBIT: -23.30 (As of Aug. 24, 2026)

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TSE:2168 Pasona Group Inc TSE:2168
54 GF Score
Price 円1,645.00
GF Value 円1,911.94
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Pasona Group EV-to-EBIT?

Pasona Group TSE:2168 -1.50% 54 EV-to-EBIT is -23.30 as of Aug. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2168 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,911.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 857 Business Services companies, Pasona Group ranks worse than 116686% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Pasona Group's Enterprise Value is 円13,652 Mil. Pasona Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円-586 Mil. Therefore, Pasona Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is -23.30.

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

TSE:2168' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.69   Med: 4.89   Max: 15.18
Current: -23.3

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Pasona Group was 15.18. The lowest was -29.69. And the median was 4.89.

TSE:2168's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 857 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.07 vs TSE:2168: -23.30

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Pasona Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円12,381 Mil. Pasona Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円-586 Mil. Pasona Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -4.73%.


Pasona Group  (TSE:2168) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: May. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: May. 2026 )
=-586/12381.072
=-4.73 %

Pasona Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円12,381 Mil.
Pasona Group'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-586 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.


Pasona Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Pasona Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pasona Group'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.

Pasona Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Pasona Group Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
EV-to-EBIT
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Pasona Group Quarterly Data
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TSE:2168 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Pasona Group'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.


Pasona Group EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Pasona Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pasona Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=13651.742/-586
=-23.30

Pasona Group's current Enterprise Value is 円13,652 Mil.
Pasona Group'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-586 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 -23.30 mean?
Pasona Group (TSE:2168) has a EV-to-EBIT of -23.30 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Pasona Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pasona Group ranks #999999 out of 857 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Pasona Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Pasona Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -23.30. Based on the distribution chart, Pasona Group ranks #999999 out of 857 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pasona Group has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pasona Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Pasona Group ranks #999999 out of 857 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Pasona Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.07. 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.07, based on 857 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. 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 Pasona Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pasona Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -23.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pasona Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pasona Group (TSE:2168) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,911.94, compared to a current price of 円1,645.00 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -23.30. Pasona Group's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 Pasona Group (TSE:2168), the current EV-to-EBIT is -23.30 as of Aug. 24, 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 Pasona Group (TSE:2168) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pasona Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,645.00 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,911.94. GuruFocus considers Pasona Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2168:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -23.30
  • GF Value™: 円1,911.94 vs. price of 円1,645.00 (14% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pasona Group Business Description

Address 1-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8228
Pasona Group Inc provides human resource related support services. Its segments are BPO Solutions, Expert Solutions, Career Solutions, Global Solutions, Life Solutions, and Regional Revitalization and Tourism Solutions.
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