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Gakujo CoTSE:2301 +0.64%74 EV-to-EBIT is 7.92 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 8.71. GuruFocus rates TSE:2301 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,409.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 857 Business Services companies, Gakujo Co ranks better than 65.93% on this metric.
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.
Gakujo Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円15,873 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gakujo Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円2,213 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.
Gakujo Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Gakujo Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gakujo 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, Gakujo 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.
Gakujo Co EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Gakujo Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gakujo Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Gakujo Co's current Enterprise Value is 円17,516 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gakujo Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円2,213 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.
Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.92 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Gakujo Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.71. Over the past decade, Gakujo Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.60 to 16.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Gakujo Co ranks #292 out of 857 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Gakujo Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Gakujo Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.92 is near median its 10-year median of 8.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.60 to a high of 16.41. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.94. Gakujo Co's value of 7.92 is 27.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gakujo Co ranks #292 out of 857 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gakujo Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gakujo Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Gakujo Co ranks #292 out of 857 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Gakujo Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.94. Gakujo Co's value of 7.92 is 27.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Gakujo Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.60 to 16.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.71 vs. the industry median of 10.94, Gakujo 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 10.94, 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. Gakujo Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.92 is 27.6% 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 Gakujo Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gakujo Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gakujo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,409.87, compared to a current price of 円1,740.00 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.71 and 27.6% below the Business Services industry median of 10.94. Gakujo Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Gakujo Co (TSE:2301), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.92 as of Aug. 29, 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 Gakujo Co (TSE:2301) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakujo Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,740.00 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,409.87.
GuruFocus considers Gakujo Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2301:
EV-to-EBIT: 7.92 (near median its 10-year median of 8.71)
GF Value™: 円2,409.87 vs. price of 円1,740.00 (27.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.6% below the Business Services median (#292 of 857)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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