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Papyless CoTSE:3641 +0.41%66 EV-to-EBIT is 118.52 as of Sep. 13, 2026, which is 3027% above its 10-year median of 3.79. GuruFocus rates TSE:3641 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円906.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 646 Media - Diversified companies, Papyless Co ranks worse than 94.43% on this metric.
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.
Papyless Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-2,334 Mil.
Papyless 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-24 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.
Papyless Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Papyless Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Papyless 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 Publishing subindustry, Papyless 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.
Papyless Co EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Papyless Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Papyless Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Papyless Co's current Enterprise Value is 円-2,845 Mil.
Papyless 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-24 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.
Papyless Co (TSE:3641) has a EV-to-EBIT of 118.52 as of Sep. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Papyless Co and its competitors. This is 3027% above median its historical median of 3.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #610 out of 646 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 94.4%.
Is Papyless Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Papyless Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 118.52 is 3027% above median its 10-year median of 3.79. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.61. Papyless Co's value of 118.52 is 1017.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #610 out of 646 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Papyless Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Papyless Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #610 out of 646 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Papyless Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.61. Papyless Co's value of 118.52 is 1017.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.79 vs. the industry median of 10.61, Papyless 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.61, based on 646 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. Papyless Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 118.52 is 1017.6% 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 Papyless Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Papyless Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 118.52, which is 3027% above median its own 10-year median of 3.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Papyless Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papyless Co (TSE:3641) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円906.23, compared to a current price of 円987.00 — trading 8.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 118.52, which is 3027% above median its 10-year median of 3.79 and 1017.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.61. Papyless Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Papyless Co (TSE:3641), the current EV-to-EBIT is 118.52 as of Sep. 13, 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 Papyless Co (TSE:3641) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papyless Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円987.00 is trading 8.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円906.23.
GuruFocus considers Papyless Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3641:
EV-to-EBIT: 118.52 (3027% above median its 10-year median of 3.79)
GF Value™: 円906.23 vs. price of 円987.00 (8.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1017.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#610 of 646)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3641 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Papyless Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the sale, rental, and distribution of electronic books (E-books). It offers novel and non-fiction, practical books, photo books, comics, magazines, business and education, audio and picture novels, cartoons, and adult books, as well as photo album books.
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