Cotta Co (FSE:3359) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.33 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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FSE:3359 Cotta Co Ltd FSE:3359
12 GF Score
Price 円369.00
GF Value 円844.02
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What is Cotta Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Cotta Co FSE:3359 12 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.33 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 8.73. GuruFocus rates FSE:3359 with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of 円844.02. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Packaging & Containers companies, Cotta Co ranks better than 83.67% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cotta Co's enterprise value is 円4,977 Mil. Cotta Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,149 Mil. Therefore, Cotta Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.33.

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

FSE:3359' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.05   Med: 8.73   Max: 19.93
Current: 4.33

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cotta Co was 19.93. The lowest was 3.05. And the median was 8.73.

FSE:3359's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
83.67% of 349 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 8.99 vs FSE:3359: 4.33

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 (2026-08-24), Cotta Co's stock price is 円369.00. Cotta Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円43.000. Therefore, Cotta Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.58.

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


Cotta Co  (FSE:3359) 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.

Cotta Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=369.00/43.000
=8.58

Cotta Co's share price for today is 円369.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cotta Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円43.000.

* 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?


Cotta Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Cotta Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cotta 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.

Cotta Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Cotta Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Cotta Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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FSE:3359 vs SW, PKG, IP: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Cotta 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.


Cotta Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cotta Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cotta Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Cotta Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=4977.034/1148.582
=4.33

Cotta Co's current Enterprise Value is 円4,977 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cotta Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,149 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 4.33 mean?
Cotta Co (FSE:3359) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.33 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cotta Co. This is 50% below median its historical median of 8.73. Over the past decade, Cotta Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.05 to 19.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #57 out of 349 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Cotta Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cotta Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.33 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 8.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.05 to a high of 19.93. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99. Cotta Co's value of 4.33 is 51.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #57 out of 349 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cotta Co has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cotta Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #57 out of 349 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Cotta Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99. Cotta Co's value of 4.33 is 51.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Cotta Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.05 to 19.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.73 vs. the industry median of 8.99, Cotta 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 8.99, based on 349 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. Cotta Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.33 is 51.8% 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 Cotta Co. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cotta Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.33, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 8.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cotta Co stock overvalued right now?
Cotta Co (FSE:3359) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.33. The stock's GF Value™ is 円844.02, compared to a current price of 円369.00 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.33, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 8.73 and 51.8% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 8.99. Cotta Co's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 5 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 Cotta Co (FSE:3359), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.33 as of Aug. 24, 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 Cotta Co (FSE:3359) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cotta Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円369.00 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円844.02.

Key valuation signals for FSE:3359:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 4.33 (50% below median its 10-year median of 8.73)
  • GF Value™: 円844.02 vs. price of 円369.00 (56.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 12/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.8% below the Packaging & Containers median (#57 of 349)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:3359 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cotta Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 3359:Japan
Address 4478-8 Kamiao, Oita Prefecture, Tsukumi, JPN, 879-2461
Cotta Co Ltd manufactures and sells confectionery food materials and food packaging materials in Japan. It offers cake boxes, handbags, wrapping paper, ribbons, freshness preserving agents, and confectionery materials such as butter and flour. The company serves candy stores, bakeries, and individuals.
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