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Media Five CoFSE:3824 50 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.84 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 7.38. GuruFocus rates FSE:3824 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of 円614.06 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,955 Software companies, Media Five Co ranks better than 85.88% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Media Five Co's enterprise value is 円281 Mil.
Media Five Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円73 Mil. Therefore, Media Five Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Media Five Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:3824'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -177.22 Med: 7.38 Max: 171.85
Current: 3.84
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Media Five Co was 171.85. The lowest was -177.22. And the median was 7.38.
FSE:3824's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 85.88% of 1955
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.52
vs FSE:3824: 3.84
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.
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.
Media Five Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Media Five Co's share price for today is 円724.00.
Media Five Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円44.330.
* 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 Media Five 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.
FSE:3824 vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Media Five 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.
Media Five Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Media Five Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Five Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Media Five Co's current Enterprise Value is 円281 Mil.
Media Five Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円73 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.
Media Five Co (FSE:3824) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.84 as of Sep. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Media Five Co. This is 48% below median its historical median of 7.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #276 out of 1955 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Media Five Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Media Five Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.84 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 7.38. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.52. Media Five Co's value of 3.84 is 63.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #276 out of 1955 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Media Five Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Five Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #276 out of 1955 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Media Five Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.52. Media Five Co's value of 3.84 is 63.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.38 vs. the industry median of 10.52, Media Five 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.52, based on 1,955 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. Media Five Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.84 is 63.5% 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 Media Five Co. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Five Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.84, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 7.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Five Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Five Co (FSE:3824) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円614.06, compared to a current price of 円724.00 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.84, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 7.38 and 63.5% below the Software industry median of 10.52. Media Five Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 Media Five Co (FSE:3824), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.84 as of Sep. 01, 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 Media Five Co (FSE:3824) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Five Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円724.00 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円614.06.
GuruFocus considers Media Five Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:3824:
EV-to-EBITDA: 3.84 (48% below median its 10-year median of 7.38)
GF Value™: 円614.06 vs. price of 円724.00 (17.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.5% below the Software median (#276 of 1955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:3824 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Media Five Co is a Japanese firm engaged in the provision of software development-related information technology (IT) engineers to computer companies. It develops customized system integration software, including a sales management system for cram schools. It also has a restaurant and childcare services business.
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