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Rakuten GroupFRA:RAKA +2.24%62 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.21 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 6.95. GuruFocus rates FRA:RAKA with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.83. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Retail - Cyclical companies, Rakuten Group ranks better than 64.66% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Rakuten Group's enterprise value is €15,210 Mil.
Rakuten Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,448 Mil. Therefore, Rakuten Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rakuten Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:RAKA'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -72.47 Med: 6.95 Max: 298.18
Current: 6.66
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Rakuten Group was 298.18. The lowest was -72.47. And the median was 6.95.
FRA:RAKA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 64.66% of 945
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 9.03
vs FRA:RAKA: 6.66
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.
Rakuten Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Rakuten Group's share price for today is €4.56.
Rakuten Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-0.326.
* 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 Rakuten Group'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.
FRA:RAKA vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Rakuten Group'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.
Rakuten Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rakuten Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rakuten Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Rakuten Group's current Enterprise Value is €15,210 Mil.
Rakuten Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,448 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.
Rakuten Group (FRA:RAKA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.21 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Rakuten Group. This is 11% below median its historical median of 6.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Rakuten Group ranks #334 out of 945 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Rakuten Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Rakuten Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.21 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 6.95. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.03. Rakuten Group's value of 6.21 is 31.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rakuten Group ranks #334 out of 945 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rakuten Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rakuten Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Rakuten Group ranks #334 out of 945 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Rakuten Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.03. Rakuten Group's value of 6.21 is 31.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.95 vs. the industry median of 9.03, Rakuten Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 9.03, based on 945 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. Rakuten Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.21 is 31.2% 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 Rakuten Group. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rakuten Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.21, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 6.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rakuten Group stock overvalued right now?
Rakuten Group (FRA:RAKA) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.21. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.83, compared to a current price of €4.56 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.21, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 6.95 and 31.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 9.03. Rakuten Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Rakuten Group (FRA:RAKA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.21 as of Aug. 07, 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 Rakuten Group (FRA:RAKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rakuten Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.56 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.83.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RAKA:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.21 (11% below median its 10-year median of 6.95)
GF Value™: €4.83 vs. price of €4.56 (5.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#334 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RAKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rakuten is a leading e-commerce and financial technology service provider in Japan. It has built up a comprehensive Rakuten ecosystem in Japan, including Rakuten Ichiba for e-commerce, Rakuten Travel, Rakuten Card, Rakuten Bank, and Rakuten Securities, and became the fourth mobile network operator in Japan in April 2020. The loyalty program, Rakuten Super Points, has encouraged cross-use of services in its ecosystem. About 90% of its revenue is generated from the Japanese market.
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