Kose HoldingsKOSCF 72 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.72 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 16.69. GuruFocus rates KOSCF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,632 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kose Holdings ranks better than 55.76% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kose Holdings's enterprise value is $1,568 Mil.
Kose Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $203 Mil. Therefore, Kose Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kose Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KOSCF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.3 Med: 16.69 Max: 46.85
Current: 8.21
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kose Holdings was 46.85. The lowest was 6.30. And the median was 16.69.
KOSCF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 55.76% of 1632
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.03
vs KOSCF: 8.21
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).
Kose Holdings (OTCPK:KOSCF) 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.
Kose Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Kose Holdings's share price for today is $33.38.
Kose Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.181.
* 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 Kose Holdings'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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kose Holdings'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.
Kose Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kose Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kose Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kose Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $1,568 Mil.
Kose Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $203 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.
Kose Holdings (KOSCF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.72 as of Jul. 12, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kose Holdings. This is 54% below median its historical median of 16.69. Over the past decade, Kose Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.30 to 46.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Kose Holdings ranks #722 out of 1632 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Kose Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kose Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.72 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 16.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.30 to a high of 46.85. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.03. Kose Holdings' value of 7.72 is 14.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kose Holdings ranks #722 out of 1632 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kose Holdings has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kose Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kose Holdings ranks #722 out of 1632 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Kose Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.03. Kose Holdings' value of 7.72 is 14.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Kose Holdings' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.30 to 46.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.69 vs. the industry median of 9.03, Kose Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.03, based on 1,632 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. Kose Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.72 is 14.5% 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 Kose Holdings. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kose Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.72, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 16.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kose Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kose Holdings (KOSCF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $61.24, compared to a current price of $33.38 — trading 45.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.72, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 16.69 and 14.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.03. Kose Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Kose Holdings (KOSCF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.72 as of Jul. 12, 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 Kose Holdings (KOSCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kose Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $33.38 is trading 45.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $61.24.
GuruFocus considers Kose Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KOSCF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.72 (54% below median its 10-year median of 16.69)
GF Value™: $61.24 vs. price of $33.38 (45.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#722 of 1632)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KOSCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kose is Japan's second-largest beauty company, best known for its prestige skincare brands such as Decorte and Albion. Founded in 1946, the company remains under the management of the Kobayashi family. Albion, a fully consolidated subsidiary in which Kose holds a 79.5% stake, operates independently under a separate brand of the Kobayashi family. With a portfolio of 37 brands spanning multiple price points, the group captured approximately 15% of Japan's premium beauty segment in 2024, according to Euromonitor. Japan remains its core market, contributing over 60% of sales, followed by North America (19%) and Asia (13%). The company distributes its products through a diversified channel mix of department stores, specialty retailers, drugstores, travel retail, and e-commerce platforms.
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