HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) EV-to-EBIT: 13.80 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 51% Above Median

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TSE:4433 HITO-Communications Holdings Inc TSE:4433
57 GF Score
Price 円910.00
GF Value 円1,122.50
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is HITO-Communications Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

HITO-Communications Holdings TSE:4433 +0.11% 57 EV-to-EBIT is 13.80 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 9.11. GuruFocus rates TSE:4433 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,122.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 858 Business Services companies, HITO-Communications Holdings ranks worse than 60.96% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, HITO-Communications Holdings's Enterprise Value is 円17,127 Mil. HITO-Communications Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,241 Mil. Therefore, HITO-Communications Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is 13.80.

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

TSE:4433' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.06   Med: 9.11   Max: 42.08
Current: 13.8

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of HITO-Communications Holdings was 42.08. The lowest was 3.06. And the median was 9.11.

TSE:4433's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
60.96% of 858 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.025 vs TSE:4433: 13.80

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. HITO-Communications Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円17,505 Mil. HITO-Communications Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,241 Mil. HITO-Communications Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 7.09%.


HITO-Communications Holdings  (TSE:4433) 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) %.

HITO-Communications Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Feb. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=1241/17504.688
=7.09 %

HITO-Communications Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円17,505 Mil.
HITO-Communications Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円1,241 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.


HITO-Communications Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


HITO-Communications Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HITO-Communications Holdings'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.

HITO-Communications Holdings EV-to-EBIT Chart

HITO-Communications Holdings Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-EBIT
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HITO-Communications Holdings Quarterly Data
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TSE:4433 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, HITO-Communications Holdings'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.


HITO-Communications Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, HITO-Communications Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HITO-Communications Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


TSE:4433
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HITO-Communications Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

HITO-Communications Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=17126.584/1241
=13.80

HITO-Communications Holdings's current Enterprise Value is 円17,127 Mil.
HITO-Communications Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円1,241 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 13.80 mean?
HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.80 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on HITO-Communications Holdings and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 9.11. Over the past decade, HITO-Communications Holdings' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.06 to 42.08. According to the industry distribution chart, HITO-Communications Holdings ranks #523 out of 858 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 61%.
Is HITO-Communications Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
HITO-Communications Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 13.80 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 9.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.06 to a high of 42.08. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.03. HITO-Communications Holdings' value of 13.80 is 25.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HITO-Communications Holdings ranks #523 out of 858 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HITO-Communications Holdings has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HITO-Communications Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, HITO-Communications Holdings ranks #523 out of 858 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places HITO-Communications Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.03. HITO-Communications Holdings' value of 13.80 is 25.2% above this benchmark. Historically, HITO-Communications Holdings' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.06 to 42.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.11 vs. the industry median of 11.03, HITO-Communications Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.03, 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. HITO-Communications Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.80 is 25.2% 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 HITO-Communications Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HITO-Communications Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.80, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 9.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HITO-Communications Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,122.50, compared to a current price of 円910.00 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.80, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 9.11 and 25.2% above the Business Services industry median of 11.03. HITO-Communications Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 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 HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.80 as of Aug. 27, 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 HITO-Communications Holdings (TSE:4433) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HITO-Communications Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円910.00 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,122.50. GuruFocus considers HITO-Communications Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4433:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 13.80 (51% above median its 10-year median of 9.11)
  • GF Value™: 円1,122.50 vs. price of 円910.00 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.2% above the Business Services median (#523 of 858)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4433 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HITO-Communications Holdings Business Description

Address 1-9-6 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo, JPN, 170-0013
HITO-Communications Holdings Inc is engaged in business outsourcing industry placement and pay the general worker dispatching undertaking. Its services include Sales Outsourcing, Sales Promotion, Staffing services, and Tourism Staffing services among others.
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