Ministop Co (TSE:9946) EV-to-EBIT: -5.35 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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TSE:9946 Ministop Co Ltd TSE:9946
60 GF Score
Price 円1,872.00
GF Value 円1,900.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ministop Co EV-to-EBIT?

Ministop Co TSE:9946 -0.05% 60 EV-to-EBIT is -5.35 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9946 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,900.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 257 Retail - Defensive companies, Ministop Co ranks worse than 389104.67% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Ministop Co's Enterprise Value is 円40,809 Mil. Ministop Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-7,631 Mil. Therefore, Ministop Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is -5.35.

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

TSE:9946' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -80.12   Med: -6.94   Max: 457.29
Current: -5.35

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Ministop Co was 457.29. The lowest was -80.12. And the median was -6.94.

TSE:9946's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 257 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 12.63 vs TSE:9946: -5.35

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Ministop Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円45,262 Mil. Ministop Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-7,631 Mil. Ministop Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -16.86%.


Ministop Co  (TSE:9946) 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) %.

Ministop Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Feb. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-7631/45262.16
=-16.86 %

Ministop Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円45,262 Mil.
Ministop Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-7,631 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.


Ministop Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Ministop Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ministop 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.

Ministop Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Ministop Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.86 1.63 -78.96 -4.94 -8.27

Ministop Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 -7.26 -8.01 -6.76 -8.27 0.00

TSE:9946 vs KR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Ministop 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.


Ministop Co EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


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Ministop Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=40808.712/-7631
=-5.35

Ministop Co's current Enterprise Value is 円40,809 Mil.
Ministop Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-7,631 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 -5.35 mean?
Ministop Co (TSE:9946) has a EV-to-EBIT of -5.35 as of Aug. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ministop Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ministop Co ranks #999999 out of 257 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Is Ministop Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ministop Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -5.35. Based on the distribution chart, Ministop Co ranks #999999 out of 257 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ministop Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ministop Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ministop Co ranks #999999 out of 257 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Ministop Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.63. 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 12.63, based on 257 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. 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 Ministop Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ministop Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -5.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ministop Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ministop Co (TSE:9946) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,900.21, compared to a current price of 円1,872.00 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -5.35. Ministop Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Ministop Co (TSE:9946), the current EV-to-EBIT is -5.35 as of Aug. 26, 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 Ministop Co (TSE:9946) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ministop Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,872.00 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,900.21. GuruFocus considers Ministop Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9946:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -5.35
  • GF Value™: 円1,900.21 vs. price of 円1,872.00 (1.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9946 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ministop Co Business Description

Address AEON Tower, 1-5-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba, JPN, 261-8515
Ministop Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that is principally engaged in operating a convenience store chain. The company offers fresh products, like rice balls, lunch boxes, hot snacks, sandwiches, soft-serve ice cream, as well as beverages, sweets, miscellaneous products, and other items. The company provides seating areas for customers to eat foods and have a rest. Consumers can use Wi-Fi in the stores of the company, and can make tax-free purchases in some stores. The company also provides additional services, like bill payment, photocopying, ATM access, and other services.
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円1,872.00
Price
円1,900.21
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