Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) EV-to-EBIT: 6.41 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — 55% Below Median

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TSE:9993 Yamazawa Co Ltd TSE:9993
64 GF Score
Price 円1,167.00
GF Value 円1,316.08
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Yamazawa Co EV-to-EBIT?

Yamazawa Co TSE:9993 -2.42% 64 EV-to-EBIT is 6.41 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 14.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:9993 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,316.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 257 Retail - Defensive companies, Yamazawa Co ranks better than 81.71% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Yamazawa Co's Enterprise Value is 円13,855 Mil. Yamazawa Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,162 Mil. Therefore, Yamazawa Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.41.

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

TSE:9993' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -619.59   Med: 14.15   Max: 566.34
Current: 6.41

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Yamazawa Co was 566.34. The lowest was -619.59. And the median was 14.15.

TSE:9993's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
81.71% of 257 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 12.82 vs TSE:9993: 6.41

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Yamazawa Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円16,411 Mil. Yamazawa Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,162 Mil. Yamazawa Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 13.17%.


Yamazawa Co  (TSE:9993) 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) %.

Yamazawa 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 )
=2162/16410.929
=13.17 %

Yamazawa Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円16,411 Mil.
Yamazawa 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2,162 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.


Yamazawa Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Yamazawa Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yamazawa 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.

Yamazawa Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Yamazawa Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBIT
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Yamazawa Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:9993 vs KR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Yamazawa 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.


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

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

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


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Yamazawa Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=13855.413/2162
=6.41

Yamazawa Co's current Enterprise Value is 円13,855 Mil.
Yamazawa 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2,162 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 6.41 mean?
Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.41 as of Aug. 28, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Yamazawa Co and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 14.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamazawa Co ranks #47 out of 257 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Yamazawa Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Yamazawa Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.41 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 14.15. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.82. Yamazawa Co's value of 6.41 is 50% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yamazawa Co ranks #47 out of 257 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yamazawa Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamazawa Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Yamazawa Co ranks #47 out of 257 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Yamazawa Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.82. Yamazawa Co's value of 6.41 is 50% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.15 vs. the industry median of 12.82, Yamazawa 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 12.82, 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. Yamazawa Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.41 is 50% 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 Yamazawa Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yamazawa Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.41, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 14.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamazawa Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,316.08, compared to a current price of 円1,167.00 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.41, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 14.15 and 50% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 12.82. Yamazawa Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.41 as of Aug. 28, 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 Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamazawa Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,167.00 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,316.08. GuruFocus considers Yamazawa Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9993:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 6.41 (55% below median its 10-year median of 14.15)
  • GF Value™: 円1,316.08 vs. price of 円1,167.00 (11.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 50% below the Retail - Defensive median (#47 of 257)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9993 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yamazawa Co Business Description

Address 3-8-9 Akoyacho, Yamagata, JPN, 990-8585
Yamazawa Co Ltd is a Japan-based retail company. It is engaged in the sales of dairy foods, sundry goods, and clothes through its stores. The company is also engaged in the retail of pharmaceutical products and cosmetic products. Its stores are located throughout Japan.
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