Kewpie (TSE:2809) EV-to-EBIT: 15.34 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 18% Above Median

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TSE:2809 Kewpie Corp TSE:2809
81 GF Score
Price 円4,779.00
GF Value 円3,756.92
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Kewpie EV-to-EBIT?

Kewpie TSE:2809 -0.38% 81 EV-to-EBIT is 15.34 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 12.97. GuruFocus rates TSE:2809 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,756.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,567 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kewpie ranks worse than 62.86% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kewpie's Enterprise Value is 円619,270 Mil. Kewpie's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円40,377 Mil. Therefore, Kewpie's EV-to-EBIT for today is 15.34.

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

TSE:2809' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.99   Med: 12.97   Max: 17.76
Current: 15.34

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kewpie was 17.76. The lowest was 7.99. And the median was 12.97.

TSE:2809's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
62.86% of 1567 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.17 vs TSE:2809: 15.34

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kewpie's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円521,300 Mil. Kewpie's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円40,377 Mil. Kewpie's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 7.75%.


Kewpie  (TSE:2809) 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) %.

Kewpie'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 )
=40377/521300.45
=7.75 %

Kewpie's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円521,300 Mil.
Kewpie'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40,377 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.


Kewpie EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kewpie EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kewpie'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.

Kewpie EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kewpie Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.93 12.34 15.63 12.99 12.07

Kewpie Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 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 9.79 12.17 12.07 15.50 12.91

TSE:2809 vs KHC, GIS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kewpie'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.


Kewpie EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kewpie's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kewpie EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=619269.779/40377
=15.34

Kewpie's current Enterprise Value is 円619,270 Mil.
Kewpie'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40,377 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 15.34 mean?
Kewpie (TSE:2809) has a EV-to-EBIT of 15.34 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kewpie and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 12.97. Over the past decade, Kewpie's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.99 to 17.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Kewpie ranks #985 out of 1567 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Kewpie's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kewpie's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.34 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 12.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.99 to a high of 17.76. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.17. Kewpie's value of 15.34 is 26% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kewpie ranks #985 out of 1567 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kewpie has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewpie's EV-to-EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kewpie ranks #985 out of 1567 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kewpie in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.17. Kewpie's value of 15.34 is 26% above this benchmark. Historically, Kewpie's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.99 to 17.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.97 vs. the industry median of 12.17, Kewpie 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 12.17, based on 1,567 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. Kewpie's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.34 is 26% 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 Kewpie and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kewpie's current EV-to-EBIT is 15.34, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 12.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewpie stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewpie (TSE:2809) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,756.92, compared to a current price of 円4,779.00 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 15.34, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 12.97 and 26% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.17. Kewpie's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Kewpie (TSE:2809), the current EV-to-EBIT is 15.34 as of Aug. 24, 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 Kewpie (TSE:2809) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewpie stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,779.00 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,756.92. GuruFocus considers Kewpie to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2809:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 15.34 (18% above median its 10-year median of 12.97)
  • GF Value™: 円3,756.92 vs. price of 円4,779.00 (27.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#985 of 1567)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2809 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kewpie Business Description

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Address 1-4-13 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0002
Kewpie Corp is a Japanese packaged-food company. The company operates through six segments. The Common segment handles shared operations such as food manufacturing machinery and general food products. The Fine Chemicals segment produces ingredients like hyaluronic acid and egg yolk lecithin for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food applications. The For Business Use and For Commercial Use segments manufacture and sell mayonnaise, dressings, pasta sauces, egg products, and salads for household and institutional markets. The Fruit Solutions segment offers jams and processed fruit products for home and industrial use, while the Overseas segment manufactures and sells food products such as mayonnaise and dressings in markets across Asia, North America, and other regions.
81GF Score

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Price
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