Housefreedom Co (FSE:8996) EV-to-EBITDA: 7.27 (As of Sep. 03, 2026) — 52% Below Median

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FSE:8996 Housefreedom Co Ltd FSE:8996
18 GF Score
Price 円860.00
GF Value 円734.44
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Housefreedom Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Housefreedom Co FSE:8996 18 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.27 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 15.25. GuruFocus rates FSE:8996 with a GF Score™ of 18/100 and a GF Value™ of 円734.44. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,378 Real Estate companies, Housefreedom Co ranks better than 74.89% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Housefreedom Co's enterprise value is 円11,961 Mil. Housefreedom Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,646 Mil. Therefore, Housefreedom Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.27.

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

FSE:8996' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.78   Med: 15.25   Max: 72.57
Current: 7.27

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Housefreedom Co was 72.57. The lowest was 5.78. And the median was 15.25.

FSE:8996's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
74.89% of 1378 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.28 vs FSE:8996: 7.27

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 (2026-09-03), Housefreedom Co's stock price is 円860.00. Housefreedom Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円239.330. Therefore, Housefreedom Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 3.59.

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


Housefreedom Co  (FSE:8996) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=860.00/239.330
=3.59

Housefreedom Co's share price for today is 円860.00.
Housefreedom Co'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 円239.330.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Housefreedom Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Housefreedom Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Housefreedom 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.

Housefreedom Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Housefreedom Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Housefreedom Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FSE:8996 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Housefreedom 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.


Housefreedom Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Housefreedom Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Housefreedom Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=11961.188/1646.162
=7.27

Housefreedom Co's current Enterprise Value is 円11,961 Mil.
Housefreedom Co'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 円1,646 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 7.27 mean?
Housefreedom Co (FSE:8996) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.27 as of Sep. 03, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Housefreedom Co. This is 52% below median its historical median of 15.25. Over the past decade, Housefreedom Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.78 to 72.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Housefreedom Co ranks #346 out of 1378 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Housefreedom Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Housefreedom Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.27 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 15.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.78 to a high of 72.57. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.28. Housefreedom Co's value of 7.27 is 40.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Housefreedom Co ranks #346 out of 1378 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Housefreedom Co has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Housefreedom Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Housefreedom Co ranks #346 out of 1378 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Housefreedom Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.28. Housefreedom Co's value of 7.27 is 40.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Housefreedom Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.78 to 72.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.25 vs. the industry median of 12.28, Housefreedom 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 Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 12.28, based on 1,378 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. Housefreedom Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.27 is 40.8% 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 Housefreedom Co. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Housefreedom Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.27, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 15.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Housefreedom Co stock overvalued right now?
Housefreedom Co (FSE:8996) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.27. The stock's GF Value™ is 円734.44, compared to a current price of 円860.00 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.27, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 15.25 and 40.8% below the Real Estate industry median of 12.28. Housefreedom Co's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 3 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 Housefreedom Co (FSE:8996), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.27 as of Sep. 03, 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 Housefreedom Co (FSE:8996) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Housefreedom Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円860.00 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円734.44.

Key valuation signals for FSE:8996:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 7.27 (52% below median its 10-year median of 15.25)
  • GF Value™: 円734.44 vs. price of 円860.00 (17.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 18/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.8% below the Real Estate median (#346 of 1378)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:8996 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Housefreedom Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 8996:Japan
Address 2-13-10 Ueda, Osaka prefecture, Matsubara, JPN, 580-0016
Housefreedom Co Ltd engaged in the real estate business. The company is involved in the sale of newly built detached houses and construction contract works. Its real estate brokerage services provide advice on transactions such as sale, purchase, and replacement of the house in the position of wanting to sell and buying. It also engaged in the damage insurance agency business, real estate leasing business, and nursing care business. The reportable segments are the five business segments: Real estate brokerage business; , New house sales; Construction contracting; Non-life insurance agency; and Real Estate Rental Business.
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