Arcs Co (TSE:9948) EV-to-EBIT: 7.22 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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TSE:9948 Arcs Co Ltd TSE:9948
84 GF Score
Price 円3,755.00
GF Value 円3,186.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Arcs Co EV-to-EBIT?

Arcs Co TSE:9948 +0.54% 84 EV-to-EBIT is 7.22 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 6.52. GuruFocus rates TSE:9948 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,186.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 878 Retail - Cyclical companies, Arcs Co ranks better than 78.25% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Arcs Co's Enterprise Value is 円134,259 Mil. Arcs Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円18,585 Mil. Therefore, Arcs Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 7.22.

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

TSE:9948' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.74   Med: 6.52   Max: 9.72
Current: 7.23

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Arcs Co was 9.72. The lowest was 3.74. And the median was 6.52.

TSE:9948's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
78.25% of 878 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.09 vs TSE:9948: 7.23

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Arcs Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円106,552 Mil. Arcs Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円18,585 Mil. Arcs Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 17.44%.


Arcs Co  (TSE:9948) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: May. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: May. 2026 )
=18585/106551.8
=17.44 %

Arcs Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円106,552 Mil.
Arcs Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円18,585 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.


Arcs Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Arcs Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arcs 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.

Arcs Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Arcs Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBIT
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Arcs Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:9948 vs DDS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Arcs 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.


Arcs Co EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Arcs Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=134258.722/18585
=7.22

Arcs Co's current Enterprise Value is 円134,259 Mil.
Arcs Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円18,585 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 7.22 mean?
Arcs Co (TSE:9948) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.22 as of Aug. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Arcs Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 6.52. Over the past decade, Arcs Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.74 to 9.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Arcs Co ranks #191 out of 878 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Arcs Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Arcs Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.22 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 6.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.74 to a high of 9.72. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.09. Arcs Co's value of 7.22 is 44.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arcs Co ranks #191 out of 878 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arcs Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcs Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Arcs Co ranks #191 out of 878 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Arcs Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.09. Arcs Co's value of 7.22 is 44.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Arcs Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.74 to 9.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.52 vs. the industry median of 13.09, Arcs 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.09, based on 878 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. Arcs Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.22 is 44.8% 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 Arcs Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arcs Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.22, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 6.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arcs Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcs Co (TSE:9948) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,186.64, compared to a current price of 円3,755.00 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.22, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 6.52 and 44.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.09. Arcs Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Arcs Co (TSE:9948), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.22 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 Arcs Co (TSE:9948) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcs Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,755.00 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,186.64. GuruFocus considers Arcs Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9948:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 7.22 (11% above median its 10-year median of 6.52)
  • GF Value™: 円3,186.64 vs. price of 円3,755.00 (17.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#191 of 878)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9948 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arcs Co Business Description

Address 11-2-32, Minami 13-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, JPN, 064-8610
Arcs Co Ltd is a Japan-based company principally engaged in the supermarket business. The company also operates other businesses through subsidiaries, including tourism, building maintenance, real estate leasing, property and casualty insurance, life insurance agency, wholesale, food manufacturing, industrial and general waste collection, and construction businesses. The group operates in a single segment related to retail.
84GF Score

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