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Persol Holdings CoTSE:2181 +1.80%93 EV-to-EBIT is 9.26 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 13.37. GuruFocus rates TSE:2181 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of 円296.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 852 Business Services companies, Persol Holdings Co ranks better than 59.27% on this metric.
Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) 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.
Persol Holdings Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円571,839 Mil.
Persol Holdings Co'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71,541 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.
Persol Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Persol Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Persol Holdings Co'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.
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Persol Holdings 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.
Persol Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Persol Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Persol Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Persol Holdings Co's current Enterprise Value is 円662,181 Mil.
Persol Holdings Co'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71,541 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.
Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.26 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Persol Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 13.37. Over the past decade, Persol Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.91 to 36.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #347 out of 852 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Persol Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Persol Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.26 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 13.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.91 to a high of 36.41. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.02. Persol Holdings Co's value of 9.26 is 15.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #347 out of 852 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Persol Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persol Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #347 out of 852 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Persol Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.02. Persol Holdings Co's value of 9.26 is 15.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Persol Holdings Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.91 to 36.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.37 vs. the industry median of 11.02, Persol Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.02, based on 852 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. Persol Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.26 is 15.9% 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 Persol Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Persol Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.26, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 13.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Persol Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円296.31, compared to a current price of 円287.90 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.26, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 13.37 and 15.9% below the Business Services industry median of 11.02. Persol Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.26 as of Aug. 15, 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円287.90 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円296.31.
GuruFocus considers Persol Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2181:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.26 (31% below median its 10-year median of 13.37)
GF Value™: 円296.31 vs. price of 円287.90 (2.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.9% below the Business Services median (#347 of 852)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2181 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Persol Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provision of staffing and HR-related services. Its services include temporary staffing, recruitment, media, outsourcing, and job creation in a range of industries. The company's segments include Asia Pacific; Business Process Outsourcing (BPO); Career; Staffing; Technology; and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Staffing segment, which is engaged in the temporary staffing business for a wide range of industries, mainly in the administrative field, mainly in Japan.
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