Hotto Link (TSE:3680) EV-to-EBIT: -1.19 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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TSE:3680 Hotto Link Inc TSE:3680
54 GF Score
Price 円210.00
GF Value 円180.32
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hotto Link EV-to-EBIT?

Hotto Link TSE:3680 54 EV-to-EBIT is -1.19 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3680 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円180.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,782 Software companies, Hotto Link ranks worse than 56116.67% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Hotto Link's Enterprise Value is 円2,253 Mil. Hotto Link's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円-1,893 Mil. Therefore, Hotto Link's EV-to-EBIT for today is -1.19.

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

TSE:3680' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -436.03   Med: 4.27   Max: 397.11
Current: -1.19

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Hotto Link was 397.11. The lowest was -436.03. And the median was 4.27.

TSE:3680's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1782 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 13.705 vs TSE:3680: -1.19

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Hotto Link's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円2,222 Mil. Hotto Link's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円-1,893 Mil. Hotto Link's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -85.21%.


Hotto Link  (TSE:3680) 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) %.

Hotto Link's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1893.171/2221.856
=-85.21 %

Hotto Link's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円2,222 Mil.
Hotto Link's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-1,893 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.


Hotto Link EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Hotto Link EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hotto Link'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.

Hotto Link EV-to-EBIT Chart

Hotto Link Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Hotto Link Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -25.70 -16.35 -1.38 -0.99 -1.35

TSE:3680 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Hotto Link'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.


Hotto Link EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Hotto Link's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hotto Link EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Hotto Link's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2252.530/-1893.171
=-1.19

Hotto Link's current Enterprise Value is 円2,253 Mil.
Hotto Link's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-1,893 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 -1.19 mean?
Hotto Link (TSE:3680) has a EV-to-EBIT of -1.19 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hotto Link and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hotto Link ranks #999999 out of 1782 companies in the Software industry.
Is Hotto Link's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hotto Link's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.19. Based on the distribution chart, Hotto Link ranks #999999 out of 1782 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hotto Link has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hotto Link's EV-to-EBIT compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Hotto Link ranks #999999 out of 1782 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hotto Link in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.71. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 13.71, based on 1,782 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 Hotto Link and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hotto Link's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hotto Link stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotto Link (TSE:3680) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円180.32, compared to a current price of 円210.00 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -1.19. Hotto Link's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Hotto Link (TSE:3680), the current EV-to-EBIT is -1.19 as of Aug. 29, 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 Hotto Link (TSE:3680) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotto Link stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円210.00 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円180.32. GuruFocus considers Hotto Link to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3680:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -1.19
  • GF Value™: 円180.32 vs. price of 円210.00 (16.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3680 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hotto Link Business Description

Address 1-3-11 Fujimi, 5th Floor, Fujimi Duplex Biz, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0071
Hotto Link Inc provides social big data solutions, offering SNS marketing support services mainly for domestic clients and selling SNS data access rights through its DaaS business. It also operates a Web3-related business that includes investment and research activities via Nonagon Capital, supporting startups and offering community services like Nonagon Report and Nonagon Connect.
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円210.00
Price
円180.32
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