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Gakken Holdings CoTSE:9470 -0.95%76 EV-to-EBIT is 7.03 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 11.46. GuruFocus rates TSE:9470 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,209.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 197 Education companies, Gakken Holdings Co ranks better than 61.42% on this metric.
Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) 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.
Gakken Holdings Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円66,537 Mil.
Gakken Holdings 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9,589 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.
Gakken Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Gakken Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gakken Holdings 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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Gakken Holdings 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.
Gakken Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Gakken Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gakken Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Gakken Holdings Co's current Enterprise Value is 円67,400 Mil.
Gakken Holdings 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9,589 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.
Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.03 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Gakken Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 11.46. Over the past decade, Gakken Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.40 to 25.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Gakken Holdings Co ranks #76 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Gakken Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Gakken Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.03 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 11.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.40 to a high of 25.04. The Education industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.75. Gakken Holdings Co's value of 7.03 is 27.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gakken Holdings Co ranks #76 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gakken Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gakken Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Gakken Holdings Co ranks #76 out of 197 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Gakken Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.75. Gakken Holdings Co's value of 7.03 is 27.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Gakken Holdings Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.40 to 25.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.46 vs. the industry median of 9.75, Gakken Holdings 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Education companies is 9.75, based on 197 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. Gakken Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.03 is 27.9% 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 Gakken Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gakken Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.03, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 11.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gakken Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,209.15, compared to a current price of 円1,042.00 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.03, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 11.46 and 27.9% below the Education industry median of 9.75. Gakken Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.03 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 Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakken Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,042.00 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,209.15.
GuruFocus considers Gakken Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9470:
EV-to-EBIT: 7.03 (39% below median its 10-year median of 11.46)
GF Value™: 円1,209.15 vs. price of 円1,042.00 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.9% below the Education median (#76 of 197)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9470 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gakken Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company offering education and training services. Its business activities include publishing, education, and stationery. Its publishing business includes picture books, illustrated reference books, reading materials, study guides, educational books helpful for business skills, and entertainment magazines. The education business conducts science experiments, math, and intellectual development classroom sessions. The stationery business designs, develops, and sells stationery and general merchandise such as fusen (tags), notebooks, fun-tape, letters, envelopes, calendars, and lunch boxes. Gakken also develops and operates daycare centers, kindergartens, special services for the elderly, and home-care nursing services.
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