KDDI (TSE:9433) EV-to-EBIT: 13.66 (As of Sep. 03, 2026) — 45% Above Median

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TSE:9433 KDDI Corp TSE:9433
77 GF Score
Price 円2,981.50
GF Value 円2,817.31
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is KDDI EV-to-EBIT?

KDDI TSE:9433 -0.15% 77 EV-to-EBIT is 13.66 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 9.41. GuruFocus rates TSE:9433 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,817.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Telecommunication Services companies, KDDI ranks worse than 52.46% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, KDDI's Enterprise Value is 円15,732,842 Mil. KDDI's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,151,658 Mil. Therefore, KDDI's EV-to-EBIT for today is 13.66.

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

TSE:9433' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.96   Med: 9.41   Max: 13.77
Current: 13.66

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of KDDI was 13.77. The lowest was 6.96. And the median was 9.41.

TSE:9433's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
52.46% of 284 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 13.365 vs TSE:9433: 13.66

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. KDDI's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円14,706,875 Mil. KDDI's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,151,658 Mil. KDDI's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.83%.


KDDI  (TSE:9433) 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) %.

KDDI'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 )
=1151658/14706874.933
=7.83 %

KDDI's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円14,706,875 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. KDDI's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,151,658 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.


KDDI EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


KDDI EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KDDI'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.

KDDI EV-to-EBIT Chart

KDDI 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 9.22 9.62 11.54 12.00 12.77

KDDI Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 11.54 12.76 12.00 11.83 12.77

TSE:9433 vs VZ, TMUS, T: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, KDDI'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.


KDDI EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, KDDI's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KDDI EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=15732841.622/1151658
=13.66

KDDI's current Enterprise Value is 円15,732,842 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. KDDI's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,151,658 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 13.66 mean?
KDDI (TSE:9433) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.66 as of Sep. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on KDDI and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 9.41. Over the past decade, KDDI's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.96 to 13.77. According to the industry distribution chart, KDDI ranks #149 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is KDDI's EV-to-EBIT too high?
KDDI's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.66 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 9.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.96 to a high of 13.77. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.37. KDDI's value of 13.66 is 2.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KDDI ranks #149 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KDDI has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KDDI's EV-to-EBIT compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, KDDI ranks #149 out of 284 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places KDDI in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.37. KDDI's value of 13.66 is 2.2% above this benchmark. Historically, KDDI's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.96 to 13.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.41 vs. the industry median of 13.37, KDDI has consistently been above 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.37, based on 284 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. KDDI's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.66 is 2.2% 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 KDDI and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KDDI's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.66, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 9.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KDDI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KDDI (TSE:9433) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,817.31, compared to a current price of 円2,981.50 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.66, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 9.41 and 2.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 13.37. KDDI's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 10 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 KDDI (TSE:9433), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.66 as of Sep. 03, 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 KDDI (TSE:9433) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KDDI stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,981.50 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,817.31. GuruFocus considers KDDI to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9433:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 13.66 (45% above median its 10-year median of 9.41)
  • GF Value™: 円2,817.31 vs. price of 円2,981.50 (5.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#149 of 284)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9433 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KDDI Business Description

Address 2-3-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 163-8003
KDDI is Japan's second-largest wireless operator (30% market share), the largest pay-TV operator (53% market share) and the second-largest provider of fibre-to-the-home broadband (12% market share). It has grown through acquisition and is focusing on increasing the number of customers who subscribe to more than one telecommunication service. It is also looking to grow its Life Design business which includes commerce, energy, and finance and had over 57 million Internet of Things connections by the end of March 2026.
77GF Score

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