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Ajinomoto CoTSE:2802 +7.67%80 EV-to-EBIT is 26.06 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 19.16. GuruFocus rates TSE:2802 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,721.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,555 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ajinomoto Co ranks worse than 80.96% 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.
Ajinomoto Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,555,731 Mil.
Ajinomoto Co'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208,433 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.
Ajinomoto Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Ajinomoto Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ajinomoto 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Ajinomoto 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.
Ajinomoto Co EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ajinomoto Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ajinomoto Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Ajinomoto Co's current Enterprise Value is 円5,432,126 Mil.
Ajinomoto Co'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208,433 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.
Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) has a EV-to-EBIT of 26.06 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 19.16. Over the past decade, Ajinomoto Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 13.37 to 40.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #1259 out of 1555 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is Ajinomoto Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ajinomoto Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 26.06 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 19.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.37 to a high of 40.20. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.07. Ajinomoto Co's value of 26.06 is 115.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #1259 out of 1555 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ajinomoto Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajinomoto Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #1259 out of 1555 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Ajinomoto Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.07. Ajinomoto Co's value of 26.06 is 115.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Ajinomoto Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 13.37 to 40.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.16 vs. the industry median of 12.07, Ajinomoto Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.07, based on 1,555 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. Ajinomoto Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 26.06 is 115.9% 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 Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ajinomoto Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 26.06, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 19.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajinomoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,721.12, compared to a current price of 円5,333.00 — trading 43.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 26.06, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 19.16 and 115.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.07. Ajinomoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802), the current EV-to-EBIT is 26.06 as of Aug. 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 Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,333.00 is trading 43.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,721.12.
GuruFocus considers Ajinomoto Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2802:
EV-to-EBIT: 26.06 (36% above median its 10-year median of 19.16)
GF Value™: 円3,721.12 vs. price of 円5,333.00 (43.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 115.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1259 of 1555)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2802 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ajinomoto was founded in 1909, and it began manufacturing the world's first umami seasoning, MSG, made from amino acids. It has since grown to be one of the top manufacturers of sauces and seasonings and has diversified into frozen foods and the manufacture of other amino acid-based materials. Its sauces and seasonings are sold across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas and are found in most supermarkets, making up approximately 60% of its revenue. The remaining 40% is roughly divided into the healthcare and others segment and the frozen food segment. Its healthcare and others segment also includes functional materials, which include an organic resin material, Ajinomoto Build-up Film, which is currently the industry standard for ABF substrates for semiconductors.
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