S-Pool (TSE:2471) EV-to-EBIT: 20.41 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 31% Below Median

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TSE:2471 S-Pool Inc TSE:2471
82 GF Score
Price 円291.00
GF Value 円344.94
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is S-Pool EV-to-EBIT?

S-Pool TSE:2471 +0.69% 82 EV-to-EBIT is 20.41 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 29.56. GuruFocus rates TSE:2471 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円344.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 855 Business Services companies, S-Pool ranks worse than 76.61% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, S-Pool's Enterprise Value is 円46,199 Mil. S-Pool's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円2,264 Mil. Therefore, S-Pool's EV-to-EBIT for today is 20.41.

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

TSE:2471' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.67   Med: 29.56   Max: 421.41
Current: 20.41

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of S-Pool was 421.41. The lowest was 8.67. And the median was 29.56.

TSE:2471's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
76.61% of 855 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.91 vs TSE:2471: 20.41

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. S-Pool's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円41,982 Mil. S-Pool's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円2,264 Mil. S-Pool's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 5.39%.


S-Pool  (TSE:2471) 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) %.

S-Pool'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 )
=2264/41981.648
=5.39 %

S-Pool's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円41,982 Mil.
S-Pool'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2,264 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.


S-Pool EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


S-Pool EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for S-Pool'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.

S-Pool EV-to-EBIT Chart

S-Pool Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
EV-to-EBIT
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S-Pool Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 59.64 35.17 17.60 20.03 18.54

TSE:2471 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, S-Pool'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.


S-Pool EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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S-Pool EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=46199.161/2264
=20.41

S-Pool's current Enterprise Value is 円46,199 Mil.
S-Pool'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2,264 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 20.41 mean?
S-Pool (TSE:2471) has a EV-to-EBIT of 20.41 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on S-Pool and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 29.56. Over the past decade, S-Pool's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.67 to 421.41. According to the industry distribution chart, S-Pool ranks #655 out of 855 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is S-Pool's EV-to-EBIT too high?
S-Pool's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.41 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 29.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.67 to a high of 421.41. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.91. S-Pool's value of 20.41 is 87.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S-Pool ranks #655 out of 855 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, S-Pool has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S-Pool's EV-to-EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, S-Pool ranks #655 out of 855 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places S-Pool in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.91. S-Pool's value of 20.41 is 87.1% above this benchmark. Historically, S-Pool's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.67 to 421.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.56 vs. the industry median of 10.91, S-Pool has consistently been above 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 10.91, based on 855 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. S-Pool's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.41 is 87.1% above 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 S-Pool and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S-Pool's current EV-to-EBIT is 20.41, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 29.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S-Pool stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S-Pool (TSE:2471) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円344.94, compared to a current price of 円291.00 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 20.41, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 29.56 and 87.1% above the Business Services industry median of 10.91. S-Pool's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 S-Pool (TSE:2471), the current EV-to-EBIT is 20.41 as of Aug. 30, 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 S-Pool (TSE:2471) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S-Pool stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円291.00 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円344.94. GuruFocus considers S-Pool to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2471:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 20.41 (31% below median its 10-year median of 29.56)
  • GF Value™: 円344.94 vs. price of 円291.00 (15.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 87.1% above the Business Services median (#655 of 855)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2471 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


S-Pool Business Description

Address 3, No. 3 Building, No. 15 Rick Hugh Edobashi 2-chome, Tokyo, JPN
S-Pool Inc is engaged in providing business solutions and human resource solutions. The solutions offered by the company include employment support service for people with disabilities, logistics outsourcing service, sales support service, and professional talent bank service.
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