Linkers (TSE:5131) EV-to-EBIT: -1.93 (As of Sep. 07, 2026)

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TSE:5131 Linkers Corp TSE:5131
57 GF Score
Price 円116.00
GF Value 円174.82
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Linkers EV-to-EBIT?

Linkers TSE:5131 -4.13% 57 EV-to-EBIT is -1.93 as of Sep. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5131 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円174.82 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 858 Business Services companies, Linkers ranks worse than 116550% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Linkers's Enterprise Value is 円1,458 Mil. Linkers's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was 円-755 Mil. Therefore, Linkers's EV-to-EBIT for today is -1.93.

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

TSE:5131' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -127.54   Med: -5.07   Max: 229.08
Current: -1.93

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Linkers was 229.08. The lowest was -127.54. And the median was -5.07.

TSE:5131's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 858 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.85 vs TSE:5131: -1.93

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Linkers's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 円1,711 Mil. Linkers's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was 円-755 Mil. Linkers's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -44.14%.


Linkers  (TSE:5131) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jan. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-755.334/1711.031
=-44.14 %

Linkers's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 円1,711 Mil.
Linkers's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-755 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.


Linkers EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Linkers EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Linkers'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.

Linkers EV-to-EBIT Chart

Linkers Annual Data
Trend Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 40.98 -12.53 -2.98

Linkers Quarterly Data
Jul20 Jul21 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -17.80 -2.98 -4.68 -2.51 0.00

TSE:5131 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Linkers'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.


Linkers EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Linkers EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1458.152/-755.334
=-1.93

Linkers's current Enterprise Value is 円1,458 Mil.
Linkers's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-755 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 -1.93 mean?
Linkers (TSE:5131) has a EV-to-EBIT of -1.93 as of Sep. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Linkers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Linkers ranks #999999 out of 858 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Linkers' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Linkers' current EV-to-EBIT is -1.93. Based on the distribution chart, Linkers ranks #999999 out of 858 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Linkers has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linkers' EV-to-EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Linkers ranks #999999 out of 858 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Linkers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.85. 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. 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 Linkers 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. Linkers's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linkers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linkers (TSE:5131) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円174.82, compared to a current price of 円116.00 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -1.93. Linkers' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Linkers (TSE:5131), the current EV-to-EBIT is -1.93 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 Linkers (TSE:5131) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linkers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円116.00 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円174.82. GuruFocus considers Linkers to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5131:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -1.93
  • GF Value™: 円174.82 vs. price of 円116.00 (33.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5131 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Linkers Business Description

Address 2-3-21 Koraku, 6th Floor, Sumitomo Fudosan Iidabashi Building, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 112-0004
Linkers Corp is engaged in providing business matchmaking services and research consulting services, especially in the manufacturing sector. The various services offered by the group include Linkers Research, which investigates technology needs and seeds at the research stage and identifies the technical themes and challenges that companies should address; Linkers Sourcing, which provides technology exploration services that handle needs-based matching at the development stage; Linkers Marketing, which introduces clients technology, products, and services to corporate network and provide interview opportunities with interested companies; and Linkers for BANK, a SaaS-based business matching system that helps institutions improve their business matching operations; among others.
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