Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) EV-to-EBIT: 12.06 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 34% Below Median

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TSE:9017 Niigata Kotsu Co Ltd TSE:9017
65 GF Score
Price 円1,990.00
GF Value 円2,237.72
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Niigata Kotsu Co EV-to-EBIT?

Niigata Kotsu Co TSE:9017 -0.75% 65 EV-to-EBIT is 12.06 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 18.26. GuruFocus rates TSE:9017 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,237.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 874 Transportation companies, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks better than 50% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Niigata Kotsu Co's Enterprise Value is 円27,454 Mil. Niigata Kotsu Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,277 Mil. Therefore, Niigata Kotsu Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 12.06.

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

TSE:9017' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -446.84   Med: 18.26   Max: 132.75
Current: 12.05

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Niigata Kotsu Co was 132.75. The lowest was -446.84. And the median was 18.26.

TSE:9017's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
50% of 874 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.09 vs TSE:9017: 12.05

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Niigata Kotsu Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円30,591 Mil. Niigata Kotsu Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,277 Mil. Niigata Kotsu Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.44%.


Niigata Kotsu Co  (TSE:9017) 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) %.

Niigata Kotsu 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 )
=2277.147/30590.715
=7.44 %

Niigata Kotsu Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円30,591 Mil.
Niigata Kotsu 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2,277 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.


Niigata Kotsu Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Niigata Kotsu Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Niigata Kotsu 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.

Niigata Kotsu Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Niigata Kotsu Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -445.22 25.95 19.53 16.30 14.53

Niigata Kotsu Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 71.34 26.56 17.81 14.53 0.00

TSE:9017 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Niigata Kotsu 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.


Niigata Kotsu Co EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Niigata Kotsu Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:9017
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Niigata Kotsu Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=27454.152/2277.147
=12.06

Niigata Kotsu Co's current Enterprise Value is 円27,454 Mil.
Niigata Kotsu 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2,277 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 12.06 mean?
Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.06 as of Sep. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Niigata Kotsu Co and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 18.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks #437 out of 874 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Niigata Kotsu Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Niigata Kotsu Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.06 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 18.26. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.09. Niigata Kotsu Co's value of 12.06 is 0.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks #437 out of 874 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Niigata Kotsu Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Niigata Kotsu Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks #437 out of 874 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Niigata Kotsu Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.09. Niigata Kotsu Co's value of 12.06 is 0.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.26 vs. the industry median of 12.09, Niigata Kotsu 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.09, based on 874 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. Niigata Kotsu Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.06 is 0.2% 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 Niigata Kotsu Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Niigata Kotsu Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.06, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 18.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Niigata Kotsu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,237.72, compared to a current price of 円1,990.00 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.06, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 18.26 and 0.2% below the Transportation industry median of 12.09. Niigata Kotsu Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.06 as of Sep. 09, 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 Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Niigata Kotsu Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,990.00 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,237.72. GuruFocus considers Niigata Kotsu Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9017:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 12.06 (34% below median its 10-year median of 18.26)
  • GF Value™: 円2,237.72 vs. price of 円1,990.00 (11.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.2% below the Transportation median (#437 of 874)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9017 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Niigata Kotsu Co Business Description

Address 1-6-1 Bandai Chuo-ku, Niigata, JPN, 950-8544
Niigata Kotsu Co Ltd provides passenger transport services in Japan. The company's core business activities are categorised into four key segments - Transport, Real Estate, Products Sales, and Ryokan Business. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Transport business segment. It offers stagecoach bus and coach services; hotel and restaurant services; advertising agency services; air transport agency services. In addition, the company is involved in the parking lot management.
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円1,990.00
Price
円2,237.72
GF Value