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Kirin Holdings CoFRA:KIR +2.79%68 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.64 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 11.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:KIR with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 169 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Kirin Holdings Co ranks worse than 57.4% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kirin Holdings Co's enterprise value is €18,834 Mil.
Kirin Holdings Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,770 Mil. Therefore, Kirin Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kirin Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KIR'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3 Med: 11.08 Max: 67.37
Current: 12.58
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kirin Holdings Co was 67.37. The lowest was 3.00. And the median was 11.08.
FRA:KIR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 57.4% of 169
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 10.91
vs FRA:KIR: 12.58
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.
Kirin Holdings Co (FRA:KIR) 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.
Kirin Holdings Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Kirin Holdings Co's share price for today is €16.79.
Kirin Holdings 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 €1.051.
* 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 Kirin Holdings 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 Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Kirin Holdings 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.
Kirin Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kirin Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kirin Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kirin Holdings Co's current Enterprise Value is €18,834 Mil.
Kirin Holdings 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 €1,770 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.
Kirin Holdings Co (FRA:KIR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.64 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 Kirin Holdings Co. This is near median its historical median of 11.08. Over the past decade, Kirin Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.00 to 67.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirin Holdings Co ranks #97 out of 169 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Kirin Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kirin Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.64 is near median its 10-year median of 11.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 67.37. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.91. Kirin Holdings Co's value of 10.64 is 2.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kirin Holdings Co ranks #97 out of 169 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kirin Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kirin Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Kirin Holdings Co ranks #97 out of 169 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kirin Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.91. Kirin Holdings Co's value of 10.64 is 2.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Kirin Holdings Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.00 to 67.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.08 vs. the industry median of 10.91, Kirin Holdings 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 10.91, based on 169 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. Kirin Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.64 is 2.5% 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 Kirin Holdings Co. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kirin Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.64, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kirin Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirin Holdings Co (FRA:KIR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.51, compared to a current price of €16.79 — trading 59.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.64, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.08 and 2.5% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 10.91. Kirin Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Kirin Holdings Co (FRA:KIR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.64 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 Kirin Holdings Co (FRA:KIR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirin Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €16.79 is trading 59.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.51.
GuruFocus considers Kirin Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KIR:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.64 (near median its 10-year median of 11.08)
GF Value™: €10.51 vs. price of €16.79 (59.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.5% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#97 of 169)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KIR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kirin is the second-largest brewer in Japan with a 28% market share. It holds a top share in the happoshu (low-malt beer) and new genre (no-malt beer) categories. Apart from beer, it also operates a wide range of alcoholic and soft beverage products in Japan. It has made several acquisitions, including Lion Nathan and National Foods in Australia, the second-largest Brazilian brewer Schincariol and Myanmar's biggest brewer over the past decade. It sold the businesses in Brazil and Myanmar in 2017 and 2023, respectively. In 2023, the company made a tender offer to bring Fancl on as a wholly owned subsidiary. Its revenue accounts for roughly 5% of Kirin's total sales. Its overseas business, which includes alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, represents about 40% of the group's revenue.
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