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Creo CoTSE:9698 -0.08%72 EV-to-EBIT is 3.20 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 4.11. GuruFocus rates TSE:9698 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,159.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,764 Software companies, Creo Co ranks better than 90.7% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Creo Co's Enterprise Value is 円3,778 Mil.
Creo Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,181 Mil. Therefore, Creo Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 3.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for Creo Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9698'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.87 Med: 4.11 Max: 23.11
Current: 3.19
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Creo Co was 23.11. The lowest was -3.87. And the median was 4.11.
TSE:9698's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 90.7% of 1764
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 13.765
vs TSE:9698: 3.19
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.
Creo Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,171 Mil.
Creo 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1,181 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.
Creo Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Creo Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Creo 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.
TSE:9698 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Creo 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.
Creo Co EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Creo Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Creo Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Creo Co's current Enterprise Value is 円3,778 Mil.
Creo 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1,181 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.
Creo Co (TSE:9698) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.20 as of Sep. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Creo Co and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 4.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Creo Co ranks #164 out of 1764 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Creo Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Creo Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.20 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 4.11. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.77. Creo Co's value of 3.20 is 76.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Creo Co ranks #164 out of 1764 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Creo Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creo Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Creo Co ranks #164 out of 1764 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Creo Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.77. Creo Co's value of 3.20 is 76.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.11 vs. the industry median of 13.77, Creo 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 13.77, based on 1,764 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. Creo Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.20 is 76.8% 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 Creo Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Creo Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.20, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 4.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creo Co (TSE:9698) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,159.84, compared to a current price of 円1,302.00 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.20, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 4.11 and 76.8% below the Software industry median of 13.77. Creo Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Creo Co (TSE:9698), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.20 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 Creo Co (TSE:9698) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,302.00 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,159.84.
GuruFocus considers Creo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9698:
EV-to-EBIT: 3.20 (22% below median its 10-year median of 4.11)
GF Value™: 円1,159.84 vs. price of 円1,302.00 (12.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.8% below the Software median (#164 of 1764)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Creo Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in the development of software solutions. It develops information processing systems and provides related services. The services offered by the company are contract development, core system support, development and construction of the website, mission-critical business system development and others.
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