Cota Co (TSE:4923) EV-to-EBIT: 15.01 (As of Sep. 03, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4923 Cota Co Ltd TSE:4923
73 GF Score
Price 円1,238.00
GF Value 円1,543.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cota Co EV-to-EBIT?

Cota Co TSE:4923 +0.32% 73 EV-to-EBIT is 15.01 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 16.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:4923 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,543.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,565 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cota Co ranks worse than 61.28% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Cota Co's Enterprise Value is 円29,955 Mil. Cota Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,996 Mil. Therefore, Cota Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 15.01.

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

TSE:4923' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.29   Med: 16.15   Max: 623.04
Current: 15.01

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Cota Co was 623.04. The lowest was 11.29. And the median was 16.15.

TSE:4923's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
61.28% of 1565 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.35 vs TSE:4923: 15.01

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Cota Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円28,162 Mil. Cota Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,996 Mil. Cota Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.09%.


Cota Co  (TSE:4923) 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) %.

Cota 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 )
=1995.676/28162.055
=7.09 %

Cota Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円28,162 Mil.
Cota Co'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1,996 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.


Cota Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Cota Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cota 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.

Cota Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Cota Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Cota Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:4923 vs PG, CL, EL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Cota 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.


Cota Co EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


TSE:4923
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Cota Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=29954.655/1995.676
=15.01

Cota Co's current Enterprise Value is 円29,955 Mil.
Cota Co'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1,996 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 15.01 mean?
Cota Co (TSE:4923) has a EV-to-EBIT of 15.01 as of Sep. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cota Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.15. Over the past decade, Cota Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.29 to 623.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Cota Co ranks #959 out of 1565 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 61.3%.
Is Cota Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Cota Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.01 is near median its 10-year median of 16.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.29 to a high of 623.04. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35. Cota Co's value of 15.01 is 21.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cota Co ranks #959 out of 1565 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cota Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cota Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cota Co ranks #959 out of 1565 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Cota Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35. Cota Co's value of 15.01 is 21.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Cota Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.29 to 623.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.15 vs. the industry median of 12.35, Cota 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.35, based on 1,565 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. Cota Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.01 is 21.5% 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 Cota Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cota Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 15.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cota Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cota Co (TSE:4923) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,543.84, compared to a current price of 円1,238.00 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 15.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.15 and 21.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.35. Cota Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Cota Co (TSE:4923), the current EV-to-EBIT is 15.01 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.

Is Cota Co (TSE:4923) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cota Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,238.00 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,543.84. GuruFocus considers Cota Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4923:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 15.01 (near median its 10-year median of 16.15)
  • GF Value™: 円1,543.84 vs. price of 円1,238.00 (19.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#959 of 1565)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4923 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cota Co Business Description

Address 77 Shin-Arami Tai, Kumiyama Kuse-gun, Kyoto, JPN
Cota Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products for head hair for hairdressers and quasi drugs. The products of the company include kota eye care, cotacela spa, cotacera, and kota kurua.
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円1,238.00
Price
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