Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM) EV-to-EBITDA: 1.94 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 71% Below Median

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FRA:JCM Japan Cash Machine Co Ltd FRA:JCM
76 GF Score
Price €6.85
GF Value €5.85
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Cash Machine Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Japan Cash Machine Co FRA:JCM +1.48% 76 EV-to-EBITDA is 1.94 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 6.59. GuruFocus rates FRA:JCM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.85. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Industrial Products companies, Japan Cash Machine Co ranks better than 96.48% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Japan Cash Machine Co's enterprise value is €101.3 Mil. Japan Cash Machine Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €52.2 Mil. Therefore, Japan Cash Machine Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 1.94.

The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Cash Machine Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:JCM' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.4   Med: 6.59   Max: 23.9
Current: 1.99

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Japan Cash Machine Co was 23.90. The lowest was -40.40. And the median was 6.59.

FRA:JCM's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
96.48% of 2473 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 16.33 vs FRA:JCM: 1.99

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.

As of today (2026-08-15), Japan Cash Machine Co's stock price is €6.85. Japan Cash Machine Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.282. Therefore, Japan Cash Machine Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 5.34.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Japan Cash Machine Co  (FRA:JCM) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

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.

Japan Cash Machine Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=6.85/1.282
=5.34

Japan Cash Machine Co's share price for today is €6.85.
Japan Cash Machine Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €1.282.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Japan Cash Machine Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Japan Cash Machine Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Cash Machine 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.

Japan Cash Machine Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Japan Cash Machine Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Japan Cash Machine Co Quarterly Data
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Japan Cash Machine Co EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Japan Cash Machine 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.


Japan Cash Machine Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Japan Cash Machine Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Cash Machine Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


FRA:JCM
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Japan Cash Machine Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Japan Cash Machine Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=101.310/52.168
=1.94

Japan Cash Machine Co's current Enterprise Value is €101.3 Mil.
Japan Cash Machine Co's EBITDA 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 €52.2 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 1.94 mean?
Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 1.94 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Japan Cash Machine Co. This is 71% below median its historical median of 6.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Cash Machine Co ranks #87 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Japan Cash Machine Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Japan Cash Machine Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.94 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 6.59. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.33. Japan Cash Machine Co's value of 1.94 is 88.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Cash Machine Co ranks #87 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Cash Machine Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Cash Machine Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Japan Cash Machine Co ranks #87 out of 2473 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Japan Cash Machine Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.33. Japan Cash Machine Co's value of 1.94 is 88.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.59 vs. the industry median of 16.33, Japan Cash Machine 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 16.33, based on 2,473 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. Japan Cash Machine Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.94 is 88.1% 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 Japan Cash Machine Co. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Cash Machine Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.94, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 6.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Cash Machine Co stock overvalued right now?
Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.94. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.85, compared to a current price of €6.85 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.94, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 6.59 and 88.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 16.33. Japan Cash Machine Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 warning signs 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 Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.94 as of Aug. 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 Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Cash Machine Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.85 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.85.

Key valuation signals for FRA:JCM:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 1.94 (71% below median its 10-year median of 6.59)
  • GF Value™: €5.85 vs. price of €6.85 (17.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.1% below the Industrial Products median (#87 of 2473)

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


Japan Cash Machine Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6418:Japan
Address 2-3-15 Nishiwaki, Hirano-ku, Osaka, JPN, 547-0035
Japan Cash Machine Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of money-handling and amusement center machines. The company operates through four segments. Its Global gaming segment includes the trade of bill validators, recyclers, and printers for casinos and original equipment manufacturer customers. The Overseas commercial segment consists of the sale of machines to overseas financial, distribution and transportation markets. Its Domestic commercial segment comprises of marketing of bill recycler units coin dispensers and foreign currency exchange machines for domestic markets. The company's Equipment for amusement industry segment is involved in the provision of ball and medal lending machines for slot machines.
76GF Score

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