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I-plugTSE:4177 +0.33%83 EV-to-EBIT is 4.43 as of Sep. 07, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 4.69. GuruFocus rates TSE:4177 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,749.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 858 Business Services companies, I-plug ranks better than 85.2% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, I-plug's Enterprise Value is 円2,729 Mil.
I-plug's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円616 Mil. Therefore, I-plug's EV-to-EBIT for today is 4.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for I-plug's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4177'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -57.15 Med: 4.69 Max: 1012.46
Current: 4.43
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of I-plug was 1012.46. The lowest was -57.15. And the median was 4.69.
TSE:4177's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 85.2% of 858
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.85
vs TSE:4177: 4.43
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.
I-plug's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,959 Mil.
I-plug'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616 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.
I-plug EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
I-plug EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for I-plug'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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, I-plug'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.
I-plug EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, I-plug's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where I-plug's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
I-plug's current Enterprise Value is 円2,729 Mil.
I-plug'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616 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.
I-plug (TSE:4177) has a EV-to-EBIT of 4.43 as of Sep. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on I-plug and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.69. According to the industry distribution chart, I-plug ranks #127 out of 858 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is I-plug's EV-to-EBIT too high?
I-plug's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.43 is near median its 10-year median of 4.69. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.85. I-plug's value of 4.43 is 59.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, I-plug ranks #127 out of 858 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, I-plug has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does I-plug's EV-to-EBIT compare to RHI and KFY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, I-plug ranks #127 out of 858 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places I-plug in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.85. I-plug's value of 4.43 is 59.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.69 vs. the industry median of 10.85, I-plug has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 10.85, based on 858 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. I-plug's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.43 is 59.2% below 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 I-plug and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. I-plug's current EV-to-EBIT is 4.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is I-plug stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, I-plug (TSE:4177) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,749.70, compared to a current price of 円1,530.00 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 4.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.69 and 59.2% below the Business Services industry median of 10.85. I-plug's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 I-plug (TSE:4177), the current EV-to-EBIT is 4.43 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 I-plug (TSE:4177) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, I-plug stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,530.00 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,749.70.
GuruFocus considers I-plug to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4177:
EV-to-EBIT: 4.43 (near median its 10-year median of 4.69)
GF Value™: 円1,749.70 vs. price of 円1,530.00 (12.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.2% below the Business Services median (#127 of 858)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4177 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
I-plug Inc provides a mechanism to expand the human resources who will bear the future and realizes personal growth and corporate development. It is mainly involved in the operation of the new graduate reverse recruitment site "OfferBox" series. The Company operates in a single segment, the HR platform business.
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