Poplar Co (TSE:7601) EV-to-EBIT: 5.67 (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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TSE:7601 Poplar Co Ltd TSE:7601
53 GF Score
Price 円167.00
GF Value 円212.00
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Poplar Co EV-to-EBIT?

Poplar Co TSE:7601 +0.60% 53 EV-to-EBIT is 5.67 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7601 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円212.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 881 Retail - Cyclical companies, Poplar Co ranks better than 84.68% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Poplar Co's Enterprise Value is 円1,409 Mil. Poplar Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円248 Mil. Therefore, Poplar Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 5.67.

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

TSE:7601' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4466.06   Med: -1.37   Max: 549.39
Current: 5.68

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Poplar Co was 549.39. The lowest was -4466.06. And the median was -1.37.

TSE:7601's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
84.68% of 881 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.39 vs TSE:7601: 5.68

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Poplar Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,632 Mil. Poplar Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円248 Mil. Poplar Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 15.22%.


Poplar Co  (TSE:7601) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Feb. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=248.359/1631.628
=15.22 %

Poplar Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,632 Mil.
Poplar Co'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248 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.


Poplar Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Poplar Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Poplar 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.

Poplar Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Poplar Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.84 -13.24 6.67 4.51 6.15

Poplar Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 4.74 5.83 4.72 6.15 0.00

TSE:7601 vs DDS, M: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Poplar 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.


Poplar Co EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Poplar Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Poplar Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1408.833/248.359
=5.67

Poplar Co's current Enterprise Value is 円1,409 Mil.
Poplar Co'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248 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 5.67 mean?
Poplar Co (TSE:7601) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.67 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Poplar Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Poplar Co ranks #135 out of 881 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Poplar Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Poplar Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.67. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.39. Poplar Co's value of 5.67 is 57.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Poplar Co ranks #135 out of 881 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Poplar Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Poplar Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Poplar Co ranks #135 out of 881 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Poplar Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.39. Poplar Co's value of 5.67 is 57.7% below this benchmark. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.39, based on 881 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. Poplar Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.67 is 57.7% 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 Poplar Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Poplar Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Poplar Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poplar Co (TSE:7601) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円212.00, compared to a current price of 円167.00 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.67 and 57.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.39. Poplar Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 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 Poplar Co (TSE:7601), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.67 as of Aug. 18, 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 Poplar Co (TSE:7601) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poplar Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円167.00 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円212.00. GuruFocus considers Poplar Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7601:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 5.67
  • GF Value™: 円212.00 vs. price of 円167.00 (21.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#135 of 881)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Poplar Co Business Description

Address 665-1 Kuji Asa-cho Asa-Kitaku, Hiroshima, JPN, 731-3395
Poplar Co Ltd is a Japna based company operating convenience stores. Through the Convenience Store segment it operates market-based and community-based convenience stores under the names POPLAR, SEIKATSU SAIKA, Kurashi House and Three Eight, which sell fast food, processed food, perishable food, and others. The Company is also involved in food manufacture and wholesale business, the drug store operation business, the insurance agency business, as well as real estate management business.
53GF Score

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円167.00
Price
円212.00
GF Value