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PLANT CoTSE:7646 +0.54%67 EV-to-EBIT is 8.46 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 5.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:7646 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,696.91 (Fairly Valued). Among 257 Retail - Defensive companies, PLANT Co ranks better than 73.54% on this metric.
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.
PLANT Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円15,831 Mil.
PLANT 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1,842 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.
PLANT Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
PLANT Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLANT 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.
For the Discount Stores subindustry, PLANT 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.
PLANT Co EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PLANT Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLANT Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
PLANT Co's current Enterprise Value is 円15,587 Mil.
PLANT 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1,842 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.
PLANT Co (TSE:7646) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.46 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on PLANT Co and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 5.15. According to the industry distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #68 out of 257 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is PLANT Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
PLANT Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.46 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 5.15. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.71. PLANT Co's value of 8.46 is 33.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #68 out of 257 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PLANT Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLANT Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #68 out of 257 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts PLANT Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.71. PLANT Co's value of 8.46 is 33.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.15 vs. the industry median of 12.71, PLANT Co has consistently been below 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 12.71, based on 257 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. PLANT Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.46 is 33.4% 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 PLANT Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLANT Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.46, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 5.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLANT Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLANT Co (TSE:7646) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,696.91, compared to a current price of 円1,868.00 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.46, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 5.15 and 33.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 12.71. PLANT Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100. 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 PLANT Co (TSE:7646), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.46 as of Aug. 27, 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 PLANT Co (TSE:7646) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLANT Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,868.00 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,696.91.
GuruFocus considers PLANT Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7646:
EV-to-EBIT: 8.46 (64% above median its 10-year median of 5.15)
GF Value™: 円1,696.91 vs. price of 円1,868.00 (10.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#68 of 257)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7646 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLANT Co Ltd is a Japan-based discount retail company that operates large community-focused stores offering a wide range-of-products, including food, groceries, clothing, and household goods. The company runs three main store formats: Joyful Store (small urban grocery outlets), Home Center (DIY, garden, and non-food products), and Super Center (large stores combining fresh food and daily living products).
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