Top Culture Co (TSE:7640) EV-to-EBIT: 19.38 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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TSE:7640 Top Culture Co Ltd TSE:7640
46 GF Score
Price 円180.00
GF Value 円126.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Top Culture Co EV-to-EBIT?

Top Culture Co TSE:7640 -1.10% 46 EV-to-EBIT is 19.38 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7640 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of 円126.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 877 Retail - Cyclical companies, Top Culture Co ranks worse than 70.47% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Top Culture Co's Enterprise Value is 円10,880 Mil. Top Culture Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円561 Mil. Therefore, Top Culture Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 19.38.

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

TSE:7640' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -82.2   Med: -8.58   Max: 56.57
Current: 19.37

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Top Culture Co was 56.57. The lowest was -82.20. And the median was -8.58.

TSE:7640's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
70.47% of 877 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.07 vs TSE:7640: 19.37

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Top Culture Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円11,020 Mil. Top Culture Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円561 Mil. Top Culture Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.09%.


Top Culture Co  (TSE:7640) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Apr. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=561.359/11020.385
=5.09 %

Top Culture Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円11,020 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Top Culture Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円561 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.


Top Culture Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Top Culture Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Top Culture 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.

Top Culture Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Top Culture Co Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.18 -82.20 -9.48 -19.35 -19.69

Top Culture Co Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.00 -19.35 0.00 -19.69 0.00

TSE:7640 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Top Culture 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.


Top Culture Co EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Top Culture Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=10879.872/561.359
=19.38

Top Culture Co's current Enterprise Value is 円10,880 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Top Culture Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円561 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 19.38 mean?
Top Culture Co (TSE:7640) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.38 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Top Culture Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Top Culture Co ranks #618 out of 877 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Top Culture Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Top Culture Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.38. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.07. Top Culture Co's value of 19.38 is 48.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Top Culture Co ranks #618 out of 877 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Top Culture Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Top Culture Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Top Culture Co ranks #618 out of 877 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Top Culture Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.07. Top Culture Co's value of 19.38 is 48.3% above 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 13.07, based on 877 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. Top Culture Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.38 is 48.3% 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 Top Culture Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Top Culture Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Top Culture Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Top Culture Co (TSE:7640) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円126.58, compared to a current price of 円180.00 — trading 42.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.38 and 48.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.07. Top Culture Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Top Culture Co (TSE:7640), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.38 as of Aug. 22, 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 Top Culture Co (TSE:7640) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Top Culture Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円180.00 is trading 42.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円126.58. GuruFocus considers Top Culture Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7640:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 19.38
  • GF Value™: 円126.58 vs. price of 円180.00 (42.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#618 of 877)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7640 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Top Culture Co Business Description

Address 4-9-1 Kobari, Nishi ward, Niigata, JPN, 950-2022
Top Culture Co Ltd is a speciality retail company. The firm mainly sells books, stationery, music and video software. The company owns and operates approximately 74 retail stores in Japan. In addition, the company is engaged in the management of sports facilities and maintenance of store facilities. Its reportable segments are: Tsutaya Bookstore Business, Games and trading cards business, Sports-related business, Visiting nurse business, and Catering business.
46GF Score

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円180.00
Price
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GF Value