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H2O RetailingHTOCF 69 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.40 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 14.29. GuruFocus rates HTOCF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.44. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 272 Retail - Defensive companies, H2O Retailing ranks better than 65.81% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, H2O Retailing's enterprise value is $2,606 Mil.
H2O Retailing's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $407 Mil. Therefore, H2O Retailing's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for H2O Retailing's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HTOCF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -60.72 Med: 14.29 Max: 211.41
Current: 6.76
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of H2O Retailing was 211.41. The lowest was -60.72. And the median was 14.29.
HTOCF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 65.81% of 272
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.52
vs HTOCF: 6.76
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.
H2O Retailing's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
H2O Retailing's share price for today is $10.00.
H2O Retailing'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 $1.641.
* 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 H2O Retailing'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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, H2O Retailing'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.
H2O Retailing EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, H2O Retailing's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H2O Retailing's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
H2O Retailing's current Enterprise Value is $2,606 Mil.
H2O Retailing'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 $407 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.
H2O Retailing (HTOCF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.40 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on H2O Retailing. This is 55% below median its historical median of 14.29. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O Retailing ranks #93 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is H2O Retailing's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
H2O Retailing's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.40 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 14.29. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.52. H2O Retailing's value of 6.40 is 24.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H2O Retailing ranks #93 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, H2O Retailing has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O Retailing's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, H2O Retailing ranks #93 out of 272 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts H2O Retailing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.52. H2O Retailing's value of 6.40 is 24.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.29 vs. the industry median of 8.52, H2O Retailing 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 - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.52, based on 272 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. H2O Retailing's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.40 is 24.9% 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 H2O Retailing. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O Retailing's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.40, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 14.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H2O Retailing stock overvalued right now?
H2O Retailing (HTOCF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.40. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.44, compared to a current price of $10.00 — trading 34.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.40, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 14.29 and 24.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.52. H2O Retailing's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 H2O Retailing (HTOCF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.40 as of Jul. 18, 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 H2O Retailing (HTOCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O Retailing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.00 is trading 34.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.44.
Key valuation signals for HTOCF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.40 (55% below median its 10-year median of 14.29)
GF Value™: $7.44 vs. price of $10.00 (34.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.9% below the Retail - Defensive median (#93 of 272)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTOCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H2O Retailing Corp is a Japan-based retailer that provides a broad range of merchandise to meet consumers' needs, from daily needs to special products. The company's core business is the department store business, which includes both the Hankyu and Hanshin department store chains. Superstore business is the company's another major business arm, including the Izumiya and Hankyu Oasis store chains. H2O Retailing also runs a specialty store business, engaged in providing cosmetics, ladies' footwear, and other products and services. In addition to retail businesses, the company operates other businesses as well, such as hotels and restaurants.
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