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Kowa CoFRA:49N 76 EV-to-EBITDA is 1.57 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 5.70. GuruFocus rates FRA:49N with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.62. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 352 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Kowa Co ranks better than 93.47% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kowa Co's enterprise value is €8.64 Mil.
Kowa Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €5.52 Mil. Therefore, Kowa Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 1.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kowa Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:49N'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -362.49 Med: 5.7 Max: 314.06
Current: 1.62
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kowa Co was 314.06. The lowest was -362.49. And the median was 5.70.
FRA:49N's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 93.47% of 352
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 9.1
vs FRA:49N: 1.62
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Kowa Co's share price for today is €4.38.
Kowa Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €0.674.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Kowa Co's EV-to-EBITDA 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Kowa Co's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
Kowa Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kowa Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kowa Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kowa Co's current Enterprise Value is €8.64 Mil.
Kowa Co's EBITDA 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 €5.52 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.
Kowa Co (FRA:49N) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 1.57 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kowa Co. This is 72% below median its historical median of 5.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Kowa Co ranks #23 out of 352 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Kowa Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kowa Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.57 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 5.70. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.10. Kowa Co's value of 1.57 is 82.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kowa Co ranks #23 out of 352 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kowa Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kowa Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Kowa Co ranks #23 out of 352 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kowa Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.10. Kowa Co's value of 1.57 is 82.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.70 vs. the industry median of 9.10, Kowa 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-EBITDA for a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 9.10, based on 352 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kowa Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.57 is 82.7% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kowa Co. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kowa Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.57, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 5.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kowa Co stock overvalued right now?
Kowa Co (FRA:49N) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.57. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.62, compared to a current price of €4.38 — trading 22.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.57, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 5.70 and 82.7% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 9.10. Kowa Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kowa Co (FRA:49N), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.57 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 Kowa Co (FRA:49N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kowa Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.38 is trading 22.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.62.
Key valuation signals for FRA:49N:
EV-to-EBITDA: 1.57 (72% below median its 10-year median of 5.70)
GF Value™: €5.62 vs. price of €4.38 (22.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.7% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#23 of 352)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:49N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kowa Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in manufacture and sale of welfare equipment. The company is involved in the production and sales of welfare nursing care products including walking cars and walking aids or walk assistance carts, silver cars, handrails, walking canes, bath related products, toilet-related products and life-support products. It supplies its products mainly to chain stores, wholesale trading companies for welfare equipment, national welfare equipment lease companies, department stores, mail-order companies and others.
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