KIKOF (Kikkoman) EV-to-EBITDA: 11.96 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 42% Below Median

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KIKOF Kikkoman Corp KIKOF
90 GF Score
Price $10.20
GF Value $12.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kikkoman EV-to-EBITDA?

Kikkoman KIKOF 90 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.96 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 20.79. GuruFocus rates KIKOF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kikkoman ranks worse than 67.11% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kikkoman's enterprise value is $9,058 Mil. Kikkoman's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $757 Mil. Therefore, Kikkoman's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.96.

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

KIKOF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.14   Med: 20.79   Max: 35.29
Current: 12.41

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kikkoman was 35.29. The lowest was 10.14. And the median was 20.79.

KIKOF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
67.11% of 1642 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.08 vs KIKOF: 12.41

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 (2026-07-29), Kikkoman's stock price is $10.20. Kikkoman's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.436. Therefore, Kikkoman's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 23.39.

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


Kikkoman  (OTCPK:KIKOF) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=10.20/0.436
=23.39

Kikkoman's share price for today is $10.20.
Kikkoman'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 $0.436.

* 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?


Kikkoman EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kikkoman EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kikkoman'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.

Kikkoman EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Kikkoman Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Kikkoman Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 11.44 11.24 10.48 11.68 10.97

KIKOF vs KHC, GIS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kikkoman'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.


Kikkoman EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kikkoman's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kikkoman EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=9058.047/757.32
=11.96

Kikkoman's current Enterprise Value is $9,058 Mil.
Kikkoman'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 $757 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 11.96 mean?
Kikkoman (KIKOF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.96 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kikkoman. This is 42% below median its historical median of 20.79. Over the past decade, Kikkoman's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.14 to 35.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #1102 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Kikkoman's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kikkoman's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.96 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 20.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.14 to a high of 35.29. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.08. Kikkoman's value of 11.96 is 31.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #1102 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kikkoman has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kikkoman's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kikkoman ranks #1102 out of 1642 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kikkoman in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.08. Kikkoman's value of 11.96 is 31.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kikkoman's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 10.14 to 35.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.79 vs. the industry median of 9.08, Kikkoman has consistently been above 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.08, based on 1,642 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. Kikkoman's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.96 is 31.7% above 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 Kikkoman. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kikkoman's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.96, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 20.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kikkoman stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kikkoman (KIKOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.11, compared to a current price of $10.20 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.96, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 20.79 and 31.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.08. Kikkoman's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Kikkoman (KIKOF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.96 as of Jul. 29, 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 Kikkoman (KIKOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kikkoman stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.20 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.11. GuruFocus considers Kikkoman to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KIKOF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 11.96 (42% below median its 10-year median of 20.79)
  • GF Value™: $12.11 vs. price of $10.20 (15.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1102 of 1642)

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


Kikkoman Business Description

Address 250 Noda, Chiba Prefecture, Noda, JPN, 278-8601
Kikkoman was founded in 1917 following the merger of eight family-owned companies in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is the largest soy sauce manufacturer in Japan and the US. Domestically, it sells a broad range of food and beverage products, including but not limited to soy sauce, soy milk, licensed Del Monte products, and liquor. Kikkoman's products are shipped to over 100 countries with eight global production plants across the US, Asia, Europe, and South America. Apart from food manufacturing, Kikkoman also operates a wholesale business that resells Asian foods globally.
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