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Central General Development Co (TSE:3238) 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.
Central General Development Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円33,561 Mil.
Central General Development 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1,720 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.
Central General Development Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Central General Development Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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.
TSE:3238 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Central General Development 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.
Central General Development Co EV-to-EBIT vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Central General Development Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central General Development Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Central General Development Co's current Enterprise Value is 円32,463 Mil.
Central General Development 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1,720 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.
Central General Development Co (TSE:3238) has a EV-to-EBIT of 18.88 as of Sep. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Central General Development Co and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 15.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Central General Development Co ranks #900 out of 1345 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is Central General Development Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Central General Development Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.88 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 15.39. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.42. Central General Development Co's value of 18.88 is 40.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central General Development Co ranks #900 out of 1345 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central General Development Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central General Development Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Central General Development Co ranks #900 out of 1345 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Central General Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.42. Central General Development Co's value of 18.88 is 40.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.39 vs. the industry median of 13.42, Central General Development 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 Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Real Estate companies is 13.42, based on 1,345 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. Central General Development Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.88 is 40.7% 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 Central General Development Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central General Development Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.88, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 15.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central General Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central General Development Co (TSE:3238) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円589.30, compared to a current price of 円386.00 — trading 34.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.88, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 15.39 and 40.7% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.42. Central General Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 7 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 Central General Development Co (TSE:3238), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.88 as of Sep. 04, 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 Central General Development Co (TSE:3238) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central General Development Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円386.00 is trading 34.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円589.30.
GuruFocus considers Central General Development Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3238:
EV-to-EBIT: 18.88 (23% above median its 10-year median of 15.39)
GF Value™: 円589.30 vs. price of 円386.00 (34.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.7% above the Real Estate median (#900 of 1345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3238 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central General Development Co Ltd is engaged in the real estate business in Japan. The company is involved in the management and operation of real estate-related businesses in Japan. It sells condominiums and provides after-sale services, such as inspection and repairs and leases buildings.
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