Kakaku.com (FRA:KKC) EV-to-EBITDA: 24.18 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 53% Above Median

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FRA:KKC Kakaku.com Inc FRA:KKC
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Price €19.20
GF Value €16.07
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What is Kakaku.com EV-to-EBITDA?

Kakaku.com FRA:KKC -1.03% 92 EV-to-EBITDA is 24.18 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 15.81. GuruFocus rates FRA:KKC with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.07. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 381 Interactive Media companies, Kakaku.com ranks worse than 84.51% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kakaku.com's enterprise value is €3,678.6 Mil. Kakaku.com's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €152.1 Mil. Therefore, Kakaku.com's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 24.18.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kakaku.com's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:KKC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.8   Med: 15.81   Max: 33.01
Current: 24.84

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kakaku.com was 33.01. The lowest was 8.80. And the median was 15.81.

FRA:KKC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
84.51% of 381 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 7.08 vs FRA:KKC: 24.84

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 (2026-08-25), Kakaku.com's stock price is €19.20. Kakaku.com's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.514. Therefore, Kakaku.com's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 37.35.

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


Kakaku.com  (FRA:KKC) 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.

Kakaku.com's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=19.20/0.514
=37.35

Kakaku.com's share price for today is €19.20.
Kakaku.com'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 €0.514.

* 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?


Kakaku.com EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kakaku.com EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kakaku.com'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.

Kakaku.com EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Kakaku.com Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Kakaku.com Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.72 13.85 12.84 11.29 22.92

FRA:KKC vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Kakaku.com'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.


Kakaku.com EV-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Kakaku.com's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kakaku.com's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Kakaku.com EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Kakaku.com's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=3678.569/152.123
=24.18

Kakaku.com's current Enterprise Value is €3,678.6 Mil.
Kakaku.com'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 €152.1 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 24.18 mean?
Kakaku.com (FRA:KKC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 24.18 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 Kakaku.com. This is 53% above median its historical median of 15.81. Over the past decade, Kakaku.com's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.80 to 33.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Kakaku.com ranks #322 out of 381 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 84.5%.
Is Kakaku.com's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kakaku.com's current EV-to-EBITDA of 24.18 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 15.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.80 to a high of 33.01. The Interactive Media industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.08. Kakaku.com's value of 24.18 is 241.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kakaku.com ranks #322 out of 381 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kakaku.com has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kakaku.com's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Kakaku.com ranks #322 out of 381 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kakaku.com in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.08. Kakaku.com's value of 24.18 is 241.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kakaku.com's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.80 to 33.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.81 vs. the industry median of 7.08, Kakaku.com has consistently been above 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 Interactive Media company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Interactive Media companies is 7.08, based on 381 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. Kakaku.com's current EV-to-EBITDA of 24.18 is 241.5% above 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 Kakaku.com. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kakaku.com's current EV-to-EBITDA is 24.18, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 15.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kakaku.com stock overvalued right now?
Kakaku.com (FRA:KKC) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 24.18. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.07, compared to a current price of €19.20 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 24.18, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 15.81 and 241.5% above the Interactive Media industry median of 7.08. Kakaku.com's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 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 Kakaku.com (FRA:KKC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 24.18 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 Kakaku.com (FRA:KKC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kakaku.com stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €19.20 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.07.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KKC:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 24.18 (53% above median its 10-year median of 15.81)
  • GF Value™: €16.07 vs. price of €19.20 (19.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 241.5% above the Interactive Media median (#322 of 381)

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


Kakaku.com Business Description

Other Exchanges KKKUF:USA2371:Japan
Address 3-5-7 Ebisu Minami, Digital Gate Building, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0022
Kakaku.com Inc. is a Japan-based internet company operating various web services. The company operates through four segments. The Incubation Business includes real estate and housing site Smity, travel review site Fort Travel, movie information site Movie.com, automotive site web CG, dynamic package systems, and the bus comparison site Bus Comparison Navi. The Job Box Business operates the job search site Job Box and job information site Jobcube. The Kakaku.com Business operates the purchasing support site Kakaku.com and engages in insurance services through Kakaku.com Insurance Co., Ltd. The Tabelog Business operates the restaurant search and reservation site Tabelog. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Tabelog business segment.
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