Taiyo Bussan Kaisha (TSE:9941) EV-to-EBIT: 30.03 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 17% Above Median

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TSE:9941 Taiyo Bussan Kaisha Ltd TSE:9941
53 GF Score
Price 円1,169.00
GF Value 円879.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Taiyo Bussan Kaisha EV-to-EBIT?

Taiyo Bussan Kaisha TSE:9941 -1.10% 53 EV-to-EBIT is 30.03 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 25.73. GuruFocus rates TSE:9941 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円879.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Retail - Defensive companies, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha ranks worse than 85.06% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's Enterprise Value is 円8,775 Mil. Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円292 Mil. Therefore, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's EV-to-EBIT for today is 30.03.

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

TSE:9941' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2611.22   Med: 25.73   Max: 471.91
Current: 30.03

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Taiyo Bussan Kaisha was 471.91. The lowest was -2611.22. And the median was 25.73.

TSE:9941's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
85.06% of 261 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 12.73 vs TSE:9941: 30.03

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円6,888 Mil. Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円292 Mil. Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.24%.


Taiyo Bussan Kaisha  (TSE:9941) 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) %.

Taiyo Bussan Kaisha'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 )
=292.229/6887.648
=4.24 %

Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円6,888 Mil.
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha'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292 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.


Taiyo Bussan Kaisha EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Taiyo Bussan Kaisha EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiyo Bussan Kaisha'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.

Taiyo Bussan Kaisha EV-to-EBIT Chart

Taiyo Bussan Kaisha Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
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Taiyo Bussan Kaisha Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:9941 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha'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.


Taiyo Bussan Kaisha EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:9941
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Taiyo Bussan Kaisha EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=8774.572/292.229
=30.03

Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's current Enterprise Value is 円8,775 Mil.
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha'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292 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.

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What does a EV-to-EBIT of 30.03 mean?
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha (TSE:9941) has a EV-to-EBIT of 30.03 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Taiyo Bussan Kaisha and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 25.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha ranks #222 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's current EV-to-EBIT of 30.03 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 25.73. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.73. Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's value of 30.03 is 135.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha ranks #222 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's EV-to-EBIT compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha ranks #222 out of 261 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Taiyo Bussan Kaisha in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.73. Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's value of 30.03 is 135.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.73 vs. the industry median of 12.73, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 12.73, based on 261 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. Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's current EV-to-EBIT of 30.03 is 135.9% 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 Taiyo Bussan Kaisha and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's current EV-to-EBIT is 30.03, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 25.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiyo Bussan Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha (TSE:9941) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円879.11, compared to a current price of 円1,169.00 — trading 33% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 30.03, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 25.73 and 135.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 12.73. Taiyo Bussan Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Taiyo Bussan Kaisha (TSE:9941), the current EV-to-EBIT is 30.03 as of Aug. 23, 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 Taiyo Bussan Kaisha (TSE:9941) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Bussan Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,169.00 is trading 33% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円879.11. GuruFocus considers Taiyo Bussan Kaisha to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9941:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 30.03 (17% above median its 10-year median of 25.73)
  • GF Value™: 円879.11 vs. price of 円1,169.00 (33% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 135.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#222 of 261)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9941 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taiyo Bussan Kaisha Business Description

Address SHIMOMOTO Building, 3rd Floor, 1-46-3 Hatsudai Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 151-0061
Taiyo Bussan Kaisha Ltd is engaged in the import and export of living materials, industrial materials, food products, and agricultural products. Its product includes soybeans meal, peanuts, rice, wheat, corn, sewn products and clothing accessories, vegetables and fruits, processed foods, equipment for water disposal, industrial machine parts.
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円1,169.00
Price
円879.11
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