Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658) EV-to-EBIT: 6.58 (As of Sep. 17, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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TSE:9658 Business Brain Showa Ota Inc TSE:9658
76 GF Score
Price 円1,095.00
GF Value 円970.69
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Business Brain Showa Ota EV-to-EBIT?

Business Brain Showa Ota TSE:9658 -0.54% 76 EV-to-EBIT is 6.58 as of Sep. 17, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 5.85. GuruFocus rates TSE:9658 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円970.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,776 Software companies, Business Brain Showa Ota ranks better than 78.04% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Business Brain Showa Ota's Enterprise Value is 円27,576 Mil. Business Brain Showa Ota's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,190 Mil. Therefore, Business Brain Showa Ota's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.58.

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

TSE:9658' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61   Med: 5.85   Max: 11.3
Current: 6.58

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Business Brain Showa Ota was 11.30. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 5.85.

TSE:9658's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
78.04% of 1776 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 13.735 vs TSE:9658: 6.58

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Business Brain Showa Ota's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円22,341 Mil. Business Brain Showa Ota's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,190 Mil. Business Brain Showa Ota's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.75%.


Business Brain Showa Ota  (TSE:9658) 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) %.

Business Brain Showa Ota'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 )
=4189.897/22341.2832328
=18.75 %

Business Brain Showa Ota's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円22,341 Mil.
Business Brain Showa Ota'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4,190 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.


Business Brain Showa Ota EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Business Brain Showa Ota EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Business Brain Showa Ota'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.

Business Brain Showa Ota EV-to-EBIT Chart

Business Brain Showa Ota Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Business Brain Showa Ota Quarterly 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 0.00 5.55 0.00 7.06 6.27

TSE:9658 vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Business Brain Showa Ota'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.


Business Brain Showa Ota EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Business Brain Showa Ota's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Business Brain Showa Ota's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Business Brain Showa Ota EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Business Brain Showa Ota's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=27575.513/4189.897
=6.58

Business Brain Showa Ota's current Enterprise Value is 円27,576 Mil.
Business Brain Showa Ota'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4,190 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 6.58 mean?
Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.58 as of Sep. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Business Brain Showa Ota and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 5.85. Over the past decade, Business Brain Showa Ota's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 0.61 to 11.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Business Brain Showa Ota ranks #390 out of 1776 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Business Brain Showa Ota's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Business Brain Showa Ota's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.58 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 5.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 11.30. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.74. Business Brain Showa Ota's value of 6.58 is 52.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Business Brain Showa Ota ranks #390 out of 1776 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Business Brain Showa Ota has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Business Brain Showa Ota's EV-to-EBIT compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Business Brain Showa Ota ranks #390 out of 1776 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Business Brain Showa Ota in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.74. Business Brain Showa Ota's value of 6.58 is 52.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Business Brain Showa Ota's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 0.61 to 11.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.85 vs. the industry median of 13.74, Business Brain Showa Ota 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 13.74, based on 1,776 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. Business Brain Showa Ota's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.58 is 52.1% 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 Business Brain Showa Ota and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Business Brain Showa Ota's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.58, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 5.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Business Brain Showa Ota stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円970.69, compared to a current price of 円1,095.00 — trading 12.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.58, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 5.85 and 52.1% below the Software industry median of 13.74. Business Brain Showa Ota's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.58 as of Sep. 17, 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 Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Business Brain Showa Ota stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,095.00 is trading 12.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円970.69. GuruFocus considers Business Brain Showa Ota to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9658:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 6.58 (12% above median its 10-year median of 5.85)
  • GF Value™: 円970.69 vs. price of 円1,095.00 (12.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.1% below the Software median (#390 of 1776)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9658 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Business Brain Showa Ota Business Description

Address 1-1-1 Nishi-Shinbashi, Hibiya Fort Tower, 15th Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0003
Business Brain Showa Ota Inc provides Consulting, System development, and Management services. The Group has two reportable segments: the Consulting and Systems Development Business and the Management Services (BPO) Business. It derives maximum revenue from Consulting and Systems Development Business.
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円1,095.00
Price
円970.69
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