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Kitabo CoTSE:3409 +1.09%50 EV-to-EBIT is -26.04 as of Aug. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3409 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of 円88.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 828 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kitabo Co ranks worse than 120772.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kitabo Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3409'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1240.14 Med: -18.49 Max: 35424.03
Current: -26.04
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kitabo Co was 35424.03. The lowest was -1240.14. And the median was -18.49.
TSE:3409's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 100% of 828
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 12.965
vs TSE:3409: -26.04
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.
Kitabo Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,883 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kitabo Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-119 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.
Kitabo Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Kitabo Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kitabo 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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Kitabo 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.
Kitabo Co EV-to-EBIT vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kitabo Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kitabo Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Kitabo Co's current Enterprise Value is 円3,094 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kitabo Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-119 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.
Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) has a EV-to-EBIT of -26.04 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kitabo Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitabo Co ranks #999999 out of 828 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is Kitabo Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kitabo Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -26.04. Based on the distribution chart, Kitabo Co ranks #999999 out of 828 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kitabo Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitabo Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kitabo Co ranks #999999 out of 828 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kitabo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.97. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 12.97, based on 828 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. 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 Kitabo Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitabo Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -26.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitabo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円88.71, compared to a current price of 円93.00 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -26.04. Kitabo Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Kitabo Co (TSE:3409), the current EV-to-EBIT is -26.04 as of Aug. 31, 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 Kitabo Co (TSE:3409) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitabo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円93.00 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円88.71.
GuruFocus considers Kitabo Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3409:
EV-to-EBIT: -26.04
GF Value™: 円88.71 vs. price of 円93.00 (4.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3409 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kitabo Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that engages in the business, which is divided into spinning, textile, healthcare, and recycling businesses. The spinning business is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of synthetic spun yarn. The textile business is mainly engaged in the sale of fabrics for ethnic costumes in the Middle East. The healthcare business is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of nonwoven masks, the manufacture of other hygiene products, and the planning and sale of functional foods.
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