Kozo Holdings Co (TSE:9973) EV-to-EBIT: -9.55 (As of Sep. 15, 2026)

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TSE:9973 Kozo Holdings Co Ltd TSE:9973
66 GF Score
Price 円20.00
GF Value 円20.66
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kozo Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT?

Kozo Holdings Co TSE:9973 66 EV-to-EBIT is -9.55 as of Sep. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9973 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円20.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 267 Restaurants companies, Kozo Holdings Co ranks worse than 374531.46% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kozo Holdings Co's Enterprise Value is 円6,121 Mil. Kozo Holdings Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円-641 Mil. Therefore, Kozo Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is -9.55.

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

TSE:9973' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -147.89   Med: -8.26   Max: 252.12
Current: -9.55

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kozo Holdings Co was 252.12. The lowest was -147.89. And the median was -8.26.

TSE:9973's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 267 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 16.79 vs TSE:9973: -9.55

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kozo Holdings Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円6,373 Mil. Kozo Holdings Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円-641 Mil. Kozo Holdings Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -10.05%.


Kozo Holdings Co  (TSE:9973) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-640.726/6372.8878588186
=-10.05 %

Kozo Holdings Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円6,373 Mil.
Kozo Holdings Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-641 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.


Kozo Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kozo Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kozo Holdings 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.

Kozo Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kozo Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.72 -4.04 -16.23 -6.20 -12.51

Kozo Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 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 -8.88 -11.33 -13.69 -11.80 -9.95

TSE:9973 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Kozo Holdings 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.


Kozo Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry

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

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


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Kozo Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=6120.882/-640.726
=-9.55

Kozo Holdings Co's current Enterprise Value is 円6,121 Mil.
Kozo Holdings Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-641 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 -9.55 mean?
Kozo Holdings Co (TSE:9973) has a EV-to-EBIT of -9.55 as of Sep. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kozo Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kozo Holdings Co ranks #999999 out of 267 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Kozo Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kozo Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -9.55. Based on the distribution chart, Kozo Holdings Co ranks #999999 out of 267 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kozo Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kozo Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Kozo Holdings Co ranks #999999 out of 267 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kozo Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.79. 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Restaurants companies is 16.79, based on 267 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 Kozo Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kozo Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -9.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kozo Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kozo Holdings Co (TSE:9973) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円20.66, compared to a current price of 円20.00 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -9.55. Kozo Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Kozo Holdings Co (TSE:9973), the current EV-to-EBIT is -9.55 as of Sep. 15, 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 Kozo Holdings Co (TSE:9973) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kozo Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円20.00 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円20.66. GuruFocus considers Kozo Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9973:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -9.55
  • GF Value™: 円20.66 vs. price of 円20.00 (3.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9973 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kozo Holdings Co Business Description

Address 1-5-6 Morita Building 6th Floor, Kakigaracho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0014
Kozo Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in manufacture and sale of sushi and bento boxes, as well as supplying raw materials and providing guidance to franchisees as a franchisor of Kozo Sushi.
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