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Belc CoTSE:9974 +0.89%92 EV-to-EBIT is 9.58 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 10.84. GuruFocus rates TSE:9974 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of 円8,056.96 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 259 Retail - Defensive companies, Belc Co ranks better than 69.5% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Belc Co's Enterprise Value is 円163,777 Mil.
Belc Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円17,090 Mil. Therefore, Belc Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 9.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for Belc Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9974'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.45 Med: 10.84 Max: 16.17
Current: 9.58
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Belc Co was 16.17. The lowest was 8.45. And the median was 10.84.
TSE:9974's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 69.5% of 259
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 12.58
vs TSE:9974: 9.58
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.
Belc Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円191,955 Mil.
Belc 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17,090 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.
Belc Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Belc Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Belc 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Belc 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.
Belc Co EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Belc Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Belc Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Belc Co's current Enterprise Value is 円163,777 Mil.
Belc 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17,090 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.
Belc Co (TSE:9974) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.58 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Belc Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 10.84. Over the past decade, Belc Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.45 to 16.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Belc Co ranks #79 out of 259 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Belc Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Belc Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.58 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 10.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.45 to a high of 16.17. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.58. Belc Co's value of 9.58 is 23.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Belc Co ranks #79 out of 259 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Belc Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Belc Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Belc Co ranks #79 out of 259 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Belc Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.58. Belc Co's value of 9.58 is 23.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Belc Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.45 to 16.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.84 vs. the industry median of 12.58, Belc 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 - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 12.58, based on 259 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. Belc Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.58 is 23.8% 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 Belc Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Belc Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.58, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 10.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Belc Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Belc Co (TSE:9974) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円8,056.96, compared to a current price of 円6,810.00 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.58, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 10.84 and 23.8% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 12.58. Belc Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100. 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 Belc Co (TSE:9974), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.58 as of Aug. 25, 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 Belc Co (TSE:9974) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Belc Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円6,810.00 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円8,056.96.
GuruFocus considers Belc Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9974:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.58 (12% below median its 10-year median of 10.84)
GF Value™: 円8,056.96 vs. price of 円6,810.00 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% below the Retail - Defensive median (#79 of 259)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9974 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Belc Co Ltd manages a chain of food supermarkets in Japan. The company is headquartered in Japan and earns the entirety of its revenue domestically. The company has a chain of retail stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area and is focused on Saitama Prefecture. Through its subsidiaries, Belc Co. Ltd is involved with the production and distribution of food items and ready-made meals to its self-run stores. Its products include perishable goods, grocery items, sundry items, daily necessities, and processed food. Belc Co. Ltd also provides services to its stores, including chain management and cleaning.
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