Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) EV-to-EBIT: -76.22 (As of Aug. 30, 2026)

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TSE:9978 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Ltd TSE:9978
50 GF Score
Price 円44.00
GF Value 円47.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT?

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co TSE:9978 50 EV-to-EBIT is -76.22 as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9978 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of 円47.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 875 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks worse than 114285.6% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Enterprise Value is 円4,296 Mil. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-56 Mil. Therefore, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is -76.22.

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

TSE:9978' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -167.54   Med: 18.12   Max: 441.09
Current: -76.22

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co was 441.09. The lowest was -167.54. And the median was 18.12.

TSE:9978's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 875 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 12.85 vs TSE:9978: -76.22

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円4,557 Mil. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-56 Mil. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -1.24%.


Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co  (TSE:9978) 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) %.

Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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 )
=-56.364/4557.457
=-1.24 %

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円4,557 Mil.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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-56 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.


Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bunkyodo Group 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.

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-EBIT
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Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:9978 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bunkyodo Group 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.


Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=4296.243/-56.364
=-76.22

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Enterprise Value is 円4,296 Mil.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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-56 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 -76.22 mean?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) has a EV-to-EBIT of -76.22 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #999999 out of 875 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -76.22. Based on the distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #999999 out of 875 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #999999 out of 875 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.85. 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 12.85, based on 875 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -76.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円47.89, compared to a current price of 円44.00 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -76.22. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978), the current EV-to-EBIT is -76.22 as of Aug. 30, 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円44.00 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円47.89. GuruFocus considers Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9978:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -76.22
  • GF Value™: 円47.89 vs. price of 円44.00 (8.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9978 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Business Description

Address 3-1-28 Kumoto Bunkyodo Mizonokuchi Main Store 5F, Takatsu-ku, Kanagawa, Kawasaki, JPN
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Ltd through its subsidiaries operates a chain of bookstores directly and through franchise stores in Tokyo. It sells books, magazines, CDs and DVDs, stationery, games, and hobby goods, as well as rent video products.
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