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EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Asterisk's Enterprise Value is 円15,543 Mil.
Asterisk's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-101 Mil. Therefore, Asterisk's EV-to-EBIT for today is -154.10.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asterisk's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6522'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -766.6 Med: -13.65 Max: 546.09
Current: -154.1
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Asterisk was 546.09. The lowest was -766.60. And the median was -13.65.
TSE:6522's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 100% of 1794
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 18.96
vs TSE:6522: -154.10
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.
Asterisk's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3,202 Mil.
Asterisk'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-101 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.
Asterisk EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Asterisk EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asterisk'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.
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Asterisk'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.
Asterisk EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Asterisk's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asterisk's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Asterisk's current Enterprise Value is 円15,543 Mil.
Asterisk'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-101 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.
Asterisk (TSE:6522) has a EV-to-EBIT of -154.10 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Asterisk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Asterisk ranks #999999 out of 1794 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Asterisk's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Asterisk's current EV-to-EBIT is -154.10. Based on the distribution chart, Asterisk ranks #999999 out of 1794 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Asterisk has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asterisk's EV-to-EBIT compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Asterisk ranks #999999 out of 1794 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Asterisk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.96. 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 18.96, based on 1,794 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 Asterisk and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asterisk's current EV-to-EBIT is -154.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asterisk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asterisk (TSE:6522) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円420.84, compared to a current price of 円1,980.00 — trading 370.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -154.10. Asterisk's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Asterisk (TSE:6522), the current EV-to-EBIT is -154.10 as of Aug. 25, 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 Asterisk (TSE:6522) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asterisk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,980.00 is trading 370.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円420.84.
GuruFocus considers Asterisk to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6522:
EV-to-EBIT: -154.10
GF Value™: 円420.84 vs. price of 円1,980.00 (370.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6522 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asterisk Inc is predominantly engaged in the manufacturing, development, and sales of RFID readers and barcode scanners that utilize mobile smartphones, as well as the development and sales of management systems that utilize image recognition technologies. The company's reportable segments are AsReader Business, System Integration Business, and Rental Business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the AsReader Business, which develops and sells hardware and software products and offers services that utilize its proprietary image recognition and AI technologies. The various products offered under this segment include barcode readers, RFID readers, image recognition products, wireless communication and infrared products, and others under the brand name AsReader (Asterisk Reader).
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