Startline Co (TSE:477A) EV-to-EBIT: 12.74 (As of Sep. 03, 2026) — 37% Above Median

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What is Startline Co EV-to-EBIT?

Startline Co TSE:477A +7.16% 7 EV-to-EBIT is 12.74 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 9.31. GuruFocus rates TSE:477A with a GF Score™ of 7/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 856 Business Services companies, Startline Co ranks worse than 56.43% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Startline Co's Enterprise Value is 円5,743 Mil. Startline Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円451 Mil. Therefore, Startline Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 12.74.

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

TSE:477A' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.45   Med: 9.31   Max: 21.81
Current: 12.75

During the past 3 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Startline Co was 21.81. The lowest was 8.45. And the median was 9.31.

TSE:477A's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
56.43% of 856 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.88 vs TSE:477A: 12.75

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Startline Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,327 Mil. Startline Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円451 Mil. Startline Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.41%.


Startline Co  (TSE:477A) 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) %.

Startline Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=450.662/4327.064
=10.41 %

Startline Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,327 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Startline Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円451 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.


Startline Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Startline Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Startline 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.

Startline Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Startline Co Annual Data
Trend Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
0.00 0.00 9.60

Startline Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.60

TSE:477A vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Startline 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.


Startline Co EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Startline Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=5742.951/450.662
=12.74

Startline Co's current Enterprise Value is 円5,743 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Startline Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円451 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 12.74 mean?
Startline Co (TSE:477A) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.74 as of Sep. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Startline Co and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 9.31. Over the past decade, Startline Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.45 to 21.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Startline Co ranks #483 out of 856 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is Startline Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Startline Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.74 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 9.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.45 to a high of 21.81. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.88. Startline Co's value of 12.74 is 17.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Startline Co ranks #483 out of 856 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Startline Co has a GF Score™ of 7/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Startline Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Startline Co ranks #483 out of 856 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Startline Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.88. Startline Co's value of 12.74 is 17.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Startline Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.45 to 21.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.31 vs. the industry median of 10.88, Startline 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 10.88, based on 856 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. Startline Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.74 is 17.1% 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 Startline Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Startline Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.74, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 9.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Startline Co stock overvalued right now?
Startline Co (TSE:477A) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 12.74. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.74, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 9.31 and 17.1% above the Business Services industry median of 10.88. Startline Co's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 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 Startline Co (TSE:477A), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.74 as of Sep. 03, 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.

Startline Co Business Description

Address 1-12-17 Kamirenjaku, Mitaka Business Park Building 1, 3rd Floor, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, JPN, 181-0012
Startline Co Ltd is engaged in employment and vocational support services for persons with disabilities.
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