PBSystems (FSE:4447) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.51 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 48% Below Median

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FSE:4447 PBSystems Inc FSE:4447
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Price 円519.00
GF Value 円878.59
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What is PBSystems EV-to-EBITDA?

PBSystems FSE:4447 12 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.51 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 16.43. GuruFocus rates FSE:4447 with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of 円878.59. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,968 Software companies, PBSystems ranks better than 59.25% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, PBSystems's enterprise value is 円2,015 Mil. PBSystems's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円237 Mil. Therefore, PBSystems's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.51.

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

FSE:4447' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.34   Med: 16.43   Max: 190.15
Current: 8.51

During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of PBSystems was 190.15. The lowest was 5.34. And the median was 16.43.

FSE:4447's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
59.25% of 1968 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.335 vs FSE:4447: 8.51

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 (2026-08-23), PBSystems's stock price is 円519.00. PBSystems's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円25.390. Therefore, PBSystems's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 20.44.

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


PBSystems  (FSE:4447) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=519.00/25.390
=20.44

PBSystems's share price for today is 円519.00.
PBSystems'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 円25.390.

* 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?


PBSystems EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


PBSystems EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PBSystems'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.

PBSystems EV-to-EBITDA Chart

PBSystems Annual Data
Trend Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 14.85 17.37 10.98 7.49 16.43

PBSystems Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 9.74 16.43 25.71 14.71 0.00

FSE:4447 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, PBSystems'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.


PBSystems EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, PBSystems's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PBSystems EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2014.695/236.622
=8.51

PBSystems's current Enterprise Value is 円2,015 Mil.
PBSystems'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 円237 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 8.51 mean?
PBSystems (FSE:4447) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.51 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on PBSystems. This is 48% below median its historical median of 16.43. Over the past decade, PBSystems' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.34 to 190.15. According to the industry distribution chart, PBSystems ranks #802 out of 1968 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is PBSystems' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
PBSystems' current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.51 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 16.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.34 to a high of 190.15. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.34. PBSystems' value of 8.51 is 17.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PBSystems ranks #802 out of 1968 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PBSystems has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBSystems' EV-to-EBITDA compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PBSystems ranks #802 out of 1968 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts PBSystems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.34. PBSystems' value of 8.51 is 17.7% below this benchmark. Historically, PBSystems' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.34 to 190.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.43 vs. the industry median of 10.34, PBSystems 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 10.34, based on 1,968 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. PBSystems's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.51 is 17.7% 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 PBSystems. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PBSystems's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.51, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 16.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBSystems stock overvalued right now?
PBSystems (FSE:4447) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.51. The stock's GF Value™ is 円878.59, compared to a current price of 円519.00 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.51, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 16.43 and 17.7% below the Software industry median of 10.34. PBSystems' overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 PBSystems (FSE:4447), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.51 as of Aug. 23, 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 PBSystems (FSE:4447) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBSystems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円519.00 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円878.59.

Key valuation signals for FSE:4447:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 8.51 (48% below median its 10-year median of 16.43)
  • GF Value™: 円878.59 vs. price of 円519.00 (40.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 12/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.7% below the Software median (#802 of 1968)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:4447 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PBSystems Business Description

Other Exchanges 4447:Japan
Address 3-24, Higashihie 3-chome, Hakata-ku, Yubinbango, Fukuoka, JPN, 812-0007
PBSystems Inc is involved in the Secure Cloud Systems Business which includes cloud an enterprise's Core Systems, and Emotional Systems Business which manufactures and sells VR-theater 4D king.
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