Tea Life Co (TSE:3172) EV-to-EBIT: 7.78 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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TSE:3172 Tea Life Co Ltd TSE:3172
69 GF Score
Price 円1,122.00
GF Value 円1,064.24
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Tea Life Co EV-to-EBIT?

Tea Life Co TSE:3172 -0.09% 69 EV-to-EBIT is 7.78 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 6.21. GuruFocus rates TSE:3172 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,064.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 875 Retail - Cyclical companies, Tea Life Co ranks better than 74.06% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Tea Life Co's Enterprise Value is 円2,747 Mil. Tea Life Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was 円353 Mil. Therefore, Tea Life Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 7.78.

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

TSE:3172' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.63   Med: 6.21   Max: 90.73
Current: 7.78

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Tea Life Co was 90.73. The lowest was 3.63. And the median was 6.21.

TSE:3172's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
74.06% of 875 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 12.85 vs TSE:3172: 7.78

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Tea Life Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 円2,716 Mil. Tea Life Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was 円353 Mil. Tea Life Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 13.00%.


Tea Life Co  (TSE:3172) 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) %.

Tea Life Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jan. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=353/2715.766
=13.00 %

Tea Life Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 円2,716 Mil.
Tea Life Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円353 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.


Tea Life Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Tea Life Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tea Life 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.

Tea Life Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Tea Life Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EV-to-EBIT
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Tea Life Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:3172 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Tea Life 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.


Tea Life Co EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tea Life Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tea Life Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Tea Life Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2746.728/353
=7.78

Tea Life Co's current Enterprise Value is 円2,747 Mil.
Tea Life Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円353 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 7.78 mean?
Tea Life Co (TSE:3172) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.78 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Tea Life Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 6.21. Over the past decade, Tea Life Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.63 to 90.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Tea Life Co ranks #227 out of 875 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is Tea Life Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Tea Life Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.78 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 6.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.63 to a high of 90.73. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.85. Tea Life Co's value of 7.78 is 39.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tea Life Co ranks #227 out of 875 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tea Life Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tea Life Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Tea Life Co ranks #227 out of 875 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Tea Life Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.85. Tea Life Co's value of 7.78 is 39.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Tea Life Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.63 to 90.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.21 vs. the industry median of 12.85, Tea Life 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 12.85, based on 875 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. Tea Life Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.78 is 39.5% 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 Tea Life Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tea Life Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.78, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 6.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tea Life Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tea Life Co (TSE:3172) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,064.24, compared to a current price of 円1,122.00 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.78, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 6.21 and 39.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 12.85. Tea Life Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Tea Life Co (TSE:3172), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.78 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 Tea Life Co (TSE:3172) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tea Life Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,122.00 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,064.24. GuruFocus considers Tea Life Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3172:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 7.78 (25% above median its 10-year median of 6.21)
  • GF Value™: 円1,064.24 vs. price of 円1,122.00 (5.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#227 of 875)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3172 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tea Life Co Business Description

Address 118 Ushio, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shimada, JPN, 428-8651
Tea Life Co Ltd is a Japan-based company involved in retail operations, wholesale distribution to mail-order companies and retail stores, as well as real estate leasing. The company operates through three reportable segments: the Wholesale Business, which supplies daily essentials and communication-related products to corporate clients; the Retail Business, which sells health foods, cosmetics, baby goods, and children's furniture directly to consumers through e-commerce channels; and the Property Management Business, which manages the leasing of company-owned properties and handles logistics-related real estate services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Wholesale segment.
69GF Score

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