The Kosei Securities Co (TSE:8617) EV-to-EBIT: -0.24 (As of Sep. 07, 2026)

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TSE:8617 The Kosei Securities Co Ltd TSE:8617
64 GF Score
Price 円617.00
GF Value 円862.00
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is The Kosei Securities Co EV-to-EBIT?

The Kosei Securities Co TSE:8617 -1.12% 64 EV-to-EBIT is -0.24 as of Sep. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8617 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円862.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 487 Capital Markets companies, The Kosei Securities Co ranks better than 89.94% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, The Kosei Securities Co's Enterprise Value is 円-62 Mil. The Kosei Securities Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円257 Mil. Therefore, The Kosei Securities Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.24.

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

TSE:8617' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -57.08   Med: 5.39   Max: 71.17
Current: -0.29

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of The Kosei Securities Co was 71.17. The lowest was -57.08. And the median was 5.39.

TSE:8617's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
89.94% of 487 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 9.22 vs TSE:8617: -0.29

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. The Kosei Securities Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-365 Mil. The Kosei Securities Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円257 Mil. The Kosei Securities Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -70.37%.


The Kosei Securities Co  (TSE:8617) 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) %.

The Kosei Securities Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=257/-365.2
=-70.37 %

The Kosei Securities Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-365 Mil.
The Kosei Securities 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257 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.


The Kosei Securities Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


The Kosei Securities Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Kosei Securities 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.

The Kosei Securities Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

The Kosei Securities Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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The Kosei Securities Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:8617 vs MS, GS, SCHW: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, The Kosei Securities 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.


The Kosei Securities Co EV-to-EBIT vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, The Kosei Securities Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Kosei Securities Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

The Kosei Securities Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=-61.668/257
=-0.24

The Kosei Securities Co's current Enterprise Value is 円-62 Mil.
The Kosei Securities 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257 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 -0.24 mean?
The Kosei Securities Co (TSE:8617) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.24 as of Sep. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Kosei Securities Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kosei Securities Co ranks #49 out of 487 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is The Kosei Securities Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
The Kosei Securities Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.24. Based on the distribution chart, The Kosei Securities Co ranks #49 out of 487 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Kosei Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kosei Securities Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, The Kosei Securities Co ranks #49 out of 487 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places The Kosei Securities Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.22. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Capital Markets companies is 9.22, based on 487 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 The Kosei Securities Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kosei Securities Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kosei Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kosei Securities Co (TSE:8617) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円862.00, compared to a current price of 円617.00 — trading 28.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.24. The Kosei Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 The Kosei Securities Co (TSE:8617), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.24 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 The Kosei Securities Co (TSE:8617) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kosei Securities Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円617.00 is trading 28.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円862.00. GuruFocus considers The Kosei Securities Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8617:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -0.24
  • GF Value™: 円862.00 vs. price of 円617.00 (28.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8617 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Kosei Securities Co Business Description

Address 1-10 Kitahama 2-Chome, Chuo-Ku, Osaka, JPN, 541-0041
The Kosei Securities Co Ltd operates in the capital market industry. The company provides brokerage service, underwriting service, and other services related to securities.
64GF Score

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円617.00
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