Lion (TSE:4912) EV-to-EBIT: 9.46 (As of Sep. 05, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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TSE:4912 Lion Corp TSE:4912
80 GF Score
Price 円1,828.50
GF Value 円1,677.13
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lion EV-to-EBIT?

Lion TSE:4912 -1.56% 80 EV-to-EBIT is 9.46 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 14.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:4912 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,677.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,564 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lion ranks better than 63.55% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Lion's Enterprise Value is 円454,907 Mil. Lion's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円48,095 Mil. Therefore, Lion's EV-to-EBIT for today is 9.46.

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

TSE:4912' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.4   Med: 14.15   Max: 26.27
Current: 9.46

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Lion was 26.27. The lowest was 8.40. And the median was 14.15.

TSE:4912's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
63.55% of 1564 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.385 vs TSE:4912: 9.46

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Lion's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円423,362 Mil. Lion's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円48,095 Mil. Lion's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 11.36%.


Lion  (TSE:4912) 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) %.

Lion'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 )
=48095/423362.15
=11.36 %

Lion's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円423,362 Mil.
Lion'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48,095 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.


Lion EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Lion EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lion'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.

Lion EV-to-EBIT Chart

Lion Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.66 11.70 13.89 12.70 9.76

Lion Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 11.10 9.04 9.76 10.68 8.80

TSE:4912 vs PG, CL, EL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Lion'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.


Lion EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lion's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lion EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=454906.789/48095
=9.46

Lion's current Enterprise Value is 円454,907 Mil.
Lion'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48,095 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 9.46 mean?
Lion (TSE:4912) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.46 as of Sep. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lion and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 14.15. Over the past decade, Lion's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.40 to 26.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Lion ranks #570 out of 1564 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is Lion's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lion's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.46 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 14.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.40 to a high of 26.27. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.39. Lion's value of 9.46 is 23.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lion ranks #570 out of 1564 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lion has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lion's EV-to-EBIT compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lion ranks #570 out of 1564 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Lion in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.39. Lion's value of 9.46 is 23.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Lion's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.40 to 26.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.15 vs. the industry median of 12.39, Lion 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.39, based on 1,564 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. Lion's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.46 is 23.6% 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 Lion and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lion's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.46, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 14.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion (TSE:4912) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,677.13, compared to a current price of 円1,828.50 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.46, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 14.15 and 23.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.39. Lion's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Lion (TSE:4912), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.46 as of Sep. 05, 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 Lion (TSE:4912) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,828.50 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,677.13. GuruFocus considers Lion to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4912:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 9.46 (33% below median its 10-year median of 14.15)
  • GF Value™: 円1,677.13 vs. price of 円1,828.50 (9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#570 of 1564)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4912 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lion Business Description

Other Exchanges LOC:Germany
Address 1-3-28 Kuramae, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 111-8644
Lion Corp is a Japanese household and personal products manufacturer. It is engaged in the manufacture, sale, and trade of daily necessities, over-the-counter medicines, and chemical products. The company operates through three main segments: Consumer Goods, Industrial Products, and Overseas Business. Its consumer goods segment includes products such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand soap, detergents, and pet supplies; the industrial products segment handles chemical raw materials and commercial products; while its overseas segment focuses on the manufacture and sale of daily necessities in international markets. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Consumer Goods segment.
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