CSS HOLDINGS (TSE:2304) EV-to-EBIT: 4.83 (As of Sep. 06, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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TSE:2304 CSS HOLDINGS Ltd TSE:2304
59 GF Score
Price 円913.00
GF Value 円1,119.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CSS HOLDINGS EV-to-EBIT?

CSS HOLDINGS TSE:2304 -0.54% 59 EV-to-EBIT is 4.83 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 8.66. GuruFocus rates TSE:2304 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,119.07 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 858 Business Services companies, CSS HOLDINGS ranks better than 83.33% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, CSS HOLDINGS's Enterprise Value is 円3,821 Mil. CSS HOLDINGS's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円792 Mil. Therefore, CSS HOLDINGS's EV-to-EBIT for today is 4.83.

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

TSE:2304' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.8   Med: 8.66   Max: 530.75
Current: 4.83

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of CSS HOLDINGS was 530.75. The lowest was -13.80. And the median was 8.66.

TSE:2304's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
83.33% of 858 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.85 vs TSE:2304: 4.83

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. CSS HOLDINGS's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,726 Mil. CSS HOLDINGS's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円792 Mil. CSS HOLDINGS's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.24%.


CSS HOLDINGS  (TSE:2304) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=791.552/3725.97
=21.24 %

CSS HOLDINGS's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,726 Mil.
CSS HOLDINGS's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円792 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.


CSS HOLDINGS EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


CSS HOLDINGS EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CSS HOLDINGS'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.

CSS HOLDINGS EV-to-EBIT Chart

CSS HOLDINGS Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.97 21.27 13.44 5.92 5.37

CSS HOLDINGS 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 33.15 5.37 7.92 4.39 0.00

TSE:2304 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, CSS HOLDINGS'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.


CSS HOLDINGS EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

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

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


TSE:2304
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CSS HOLDINGS EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=3820.625/791.552
=4.83

CSS HOLDINGS's current Enterprise Value is 円3,821 Mil.
CSS HOLDINGS's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円792 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 4.83 mean?
CSS HOLDINGS (TSE:2304) has a EV-to-EBIT of 4.83 as of Sep. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on CSS HOLDINGS and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 8.66. According to the industry distribution chart, CSS HOLDINGS ranks #143 out of 858 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is CSS HOLDINGS's EV-to-EBIT too high?
CSS HOLDINGS's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.83 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 8.66. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.85. CSS HOLDINGS's value of 4.83 is 55.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSS HOLDINGS ranks #143 out of 858 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CSS HOLDINGS has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSS HOLDINGS's EV-to-EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CSS HOLDINGS ranks #143 out of 858 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places CSS HOLDINGS in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.85. CSS HOLDINGS's value of 4.83 is 55.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.66 vs. the industry median of 10.85, CSS HOLDINGS 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 10.85, based on 858 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. CSS HOLDINGS's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.83 is 55.5% 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 CSS HOLDINGS and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSS HOLDINGS's current EV-to-EBIT is 4.83, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 8.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSS HOLDINGS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSS HOLDINGS (TSE:2304) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,119.07, compared to a current price of 円913.00 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 4.83, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 8.66 and 55.5% below the Business Services industry median of 10.85. CSS HOLDINGS's overall GF Score™ is 59/100. 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 CSS HOLDINGS (TSE:2304), the current EV-to-EBIT is 4.83 as of Sep. 06, 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 CSS HOLDINGS (TSE:2304) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSS HOLDINGS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円913.00 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,119.07. GuruFocus considers CSS HOLDINGS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2304:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 4.83 (44% below median its 10-year median of 8.66)
  • GF Value™: 円1,119.07 vs. price of 円913.00 (18.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100
  • Industry Position: 55.5% below the Business Services median (#143 of 858)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2304 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CSS HOLDINGS Business Description

Address No. 10, No. 1,Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Kodenmacho, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0001
CSS HOLDINGS Ltd is a holding company engaged in the operation and management of its group companies. It operates Steward Business; dishwashing and management work centered on hotels and restaurants, Food Business; which handles employee cafeteria and restaurant management contracts through its subsidiaries, Space Produce Business; designs, constructs, manages, and sells items related to video, audio, broadcasting and security, and Others includes general affairs, personnel, and management related business.
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