Horai Co (TSE:9679) EV-to-EBIT: 12.99 (As of Sep. 12, 2026) — 119% Above Median

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TSE:9679 Horai Co Ltd TSE:9679
74 GF Score
Price 円2,329.00
GF Value 円1,986.17
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Horai Co EV-to-EBIT?

Horai Co TSE:9679 +0.39% 74 EV-to-EBIT is 12.99 as of Sep. 12, 2026, which is 119% above its 10-year median of 5.93. GuruFocus rates TSE:9679 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,986.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Insurance companies, Horai Co ranks worse than 73.31% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Horai Co's Enterprise Value is 円10,721 Mil. Horai Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円825 Mil. Therefore, Horai Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 12.99.

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

TSE:9679' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.63   Med: 5.93   Max: 26.16
Current: 12.99

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Horai Co was 26.16. The lowest was -4.63. And the median was 5.93.

TSE:9679's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
73.31% of 341 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.69 vs TSE:9679: 12.99

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Horai Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9,828 Mil. Horai Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円825 Mil. Horai Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.40%.


Horai Co  (TSE:9679) 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) %.

Horai 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 )
=825.202/9827.741
=8.40 %

Horai Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9,828 Mil.
Horai 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825 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.


Horai Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Horai Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Horai 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.

Horai Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Horai Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.38 5.42 5.82 13.69 13.34

Horai Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 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 79.54 13.34 11.41 11.25 0.00

TSE:9679 vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Horai 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.


Horai Co EV-to-EBIT vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Horai Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Horai Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=10721.304/825.202
=12.99

Horai Co's current Enterprise Value is 円10,721 Mil.
Horai 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825 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 12.99 mean?
Horai Co (TSE:9679) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.99 as of Sep. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Horai Co and its competitors. This is 119% above median its historical median of 5.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Horai Co ranks #250 out of 341 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Horai Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Horai Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.99 is 119% above median its 10-year median of 5.93. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.69. Horai Co's value of 12.99 is 49.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Horai Co ranks #250 out of 341 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Horai Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Horai Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Horai Co ranks #250 out of 341 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Horai Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.69. Horai Co's value of 12.99 is 49.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.93 vs. the industry median of 8.69, Horai Co 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 an Insurance company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Insurance companies is 8.69, based on 341 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. Horai Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.99 is 49.5% 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 Horai Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 8.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Horai Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.99, which is 119% above median its own 10-year median of 5.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Horai Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horai Co (TSE:9679) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,986.17, compared to a current price of 円2,329.00 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.99, which is 119% above median its 10-year median of 5.93 and 49.5% above the Insurance industry median of 8.69. Horai Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Horai Co (TSE:9679), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.99 as of Sep. 12, 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 Horai Co (TSE:9679) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horai Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,329.00 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,986.17. GuruFocus considers Horai Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9679:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 12.99 (119% above median its 10-year median of 5.93)
  • GF Value™: 円1,986.17 vs. price of 円2,329.00 (17.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.5% above the Insurance median (#250 of 341)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9679 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Horai Co Business Description

Address 1-8-12, Nihonbashi-Horidome-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0012
Horai Co Ltd is engaged in the insurance agency business, rental property operation and management, real estate buying and selling and brokerage, feed production, dairy cow breeding, production and sales of milk and dairy products, operation of restaurants and tourist facilities, and operation of golf courses. The company is mainly engaged in Insurance business.
74GF Score

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円2,329.00
Price
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GF Value