World Co (TSE:3612) EV-to-EBIT: 14.52 (As of Sep. 07, 2026) — 28% Above Median

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TSE:3612 World Co Ltd TSE:3612
66 GF Score
Price 円1,612.00
GF Value 円1,309.00
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is World Co EV-to-EBIT?

World Co TSE:3612 +0.06% 66 EV-to-EBIT is 14.52 as of Sep. 07, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 11.37. GuruFocus rates TSE:3612 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,309.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 885 Retail - Cyclical companies, World Co ranks worse than 55.48% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, World Co's Enterprise Value is 円237,974 Mil. World Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円16,391 Mil. Therefore, World Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 14.52.

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

TSE:3612' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.71   Med: 11.37   Max: 344.36
Current: 14.52

During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of World Co was 344.36. The lowest was -19.71. And the median was 11.37.

TSE:3612's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
55.48% of 885 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.05 vs TSE:3612: 14.52

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. World Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円228,677 Mil. World Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円16,391 Mil. World Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 7.17%.


World Co  (TSE:3612) 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) %.

World Co'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 )
=16391/228677.49
=7.17 %

World Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円228,677 Mil.
World Co'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16,391 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.


World Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


World Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for World 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.

World Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

World Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.90 67.18 13.00 11.58 14.49

World Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 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 12.16 11.84 11.88 14.49 13.95

TSE:3612 vs DDS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, World 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.


World Co EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


TSE:3612
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World Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=237973.706/16391
=14.52

World Co's current Enterprise Value is 円237,974 Mil.
World Co'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16,391 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 14.52 mean?
World Co (TSE:3612) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.52 as of Sep. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on World Co and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 11.37. According to the industry distribution chart, World Co ranks #491 out of 885 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is World Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
World Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.52 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 11.37. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.05. World Co's value of 14.52 is 11.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Co ranks #491 out of 885 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, World Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, World Co ranks #491 out of 885 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places World Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.05. World Co's value of 14.52 is 11.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.37 vs. the industry median of 13.05, World 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.05, based on 885 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. World Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.52 is 11.3% 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 World Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.52, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 11.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Co (TSE:3612) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,309.00, compared to a current price of 円1,612.00 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.52, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 11.37 and 11.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.05. World Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 World Co (TSE:3612), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.52 as of Sep. 07, 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 World Co (TSE:3612) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,612.00 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,309.00. GuruFocus considers World Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3612:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 14.52 (28% above median its 10-year median of 11.37)
  • GF Value™: 円1,309.00 vs. price of 円1,612.00 (23.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#491 of 885)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3612 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


World Co Business Description

Address 6-8-1, Minatojima-Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, JPN, 650-8585
World Co Ltd operates mainly 'one-brand, one-shop' outlets for department stores and other highly fashion-conscious channels.
66GF Score

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円1,612.00
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