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Kobe Bussan CoKOBNF 89 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.95 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 20.42. GuruFocus rates KOBNF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.02. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 271 Retail - Defensive companies, Kobe Bussan Co ranks better than 50.18% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kobe Bussan Co's enterprise value is $2,926 Mil.
Kobe Bussan Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $368 Mil. Therefore, Kobe Bussan Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kobe Bussan Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KOBNF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.04 Med: 20.42 Max: 37.39
Current: 8.48
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kobe Bussan Co was 37.39. The lowest was 8.04. And the median was 20.42.
KOBNF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 50.18% of 271
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.48
vs KOBNF: 8.48
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Kobe Bussan Co (OTCPK:KOBNF) 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.
Kobe Bussan Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Kobe Bussan Co's share price for today is $24.10.
Kobe Bussan Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.010.
* 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 Kobe Bussan 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Kobe Bussan 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.
Kobe Bussan Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kobe Bussan Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Bussan Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kobe Bussan Co's current Enterprise Value is $2,926 Mil.
Kobe Bussan Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $368 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.
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.95 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kobe Bussan Co. This is 61% below median its historical median of 20.42. Over the past decade, Kobe Bussan Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.04 to 37.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #135 out of 271 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Kobe Bussan Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kobe Bussan Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.95 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 20.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.04 to a high of 37.39. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.48. Kobe Bussan Co's value of 7.95 is 6.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #135 out of 271 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobe Bussan Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Bussan Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #135 out of 271 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Kobe Bussan Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.48. Kobe Bussan Co's value of 7.95 is 6.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Kobe Bussan Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.04 to 37.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.42 vs. the industry median of 8.48, Kobe Bussan 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.48, based on 271 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. Kobe Bussan Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.95 is 6.3% 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 Kobe Bussan Co. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobe Bussan Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.95, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 20.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Bussan Co stock overvalued right now?
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.95. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.02, compared to a current price of $24.10 — trading 39.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.95, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 20.42 and 6.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.48. Kobe Bussan Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.95 as of Jul. 27, 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 Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.10 is trading 39.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.02.
Key valuation signals for KOBNF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.95 (61% below median its 10-year median of 20.42)
GF Value™: $40.02 vs. price of $24.10 (39.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#135 of 271)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KOBNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobe Bussan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates through four business divisions: Business Supermarket, Restaurant and Ready-Meal, Eco-Renewable Energy, and Others. The Business Supermarket segment runs Gyomu Super stores offering affordable domestic and imported food products. The Restaurant and Ready-Meal segment operates buffet and delicatessen chains such as Kobe Cook World Buffet, Premium Karubi, and Chisouna. The Eco-Renewable Energy segment generates electricity from nineteen solar and one woody biomass power plant. The Others segment includes tourism and related businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Business Supermarket segment.
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