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KewpieKWPCF 81 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.34 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 11.47. GuruFocus rates KWPCF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.21. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kewpie ranks worse than 54.75% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kewpie's enterprise value is $3,546 Mil.
Kewpie's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $380 Mil. Therefore, Kewpie's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kewpie's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KWPCF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.6 Med: 11.47 Max: 17.76
Current: 10.19
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kewpie was 17.76. The lowest was 6.60. And the median was 11.47.
KWPCF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 54.75% of 1642
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.97
vs KWPCF: 10.19
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 (2026-07-24), Kewpie's stock price is $27.53.
Kewpie's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $1.179. Therefore, Kewpie's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 23.35.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Kewpie (OTCPK:KWPCF) 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.
Kewpie's share price for today is $27.53.
Kewpie's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.179.
* 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 Kewpie'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Kewpie'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.
Kewpie EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kewpie's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kewpie's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kewpie's current Enterprise Value is $3,546 Mil.
Kewpie's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $380 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.
Kewpie (KWPCF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.34 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kewpie. This is 19% below median its historical median of 11.47. Over the past decade, Kewpie's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.60 to 17.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Kewpie ranks #899 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Kewpie's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kewpie's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.34 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 11.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.60 to a high of 17.76. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97. Kewpie's value of 9.34 is 4.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kewpie ranks #899 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kewpie has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewpie's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kewpie ranks #899 out of 1642 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kewpie in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97. Kewpie's value of 9.34 is 4.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kewpie's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.60 to 17.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.47 vs. the industry median of 8.97, Kewpie 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 8.97, 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. Kewpie's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.34 is 4.1% 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 Kewpie. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kewpie's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.34, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 11.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewpie stock overvalued right now?
Kewpie (KWPCF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.34. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.21, compared to a current price of $27.53 — trading 24% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.34, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 11.47 and 4.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.97. Kewpie's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Kewpie (KWPCF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.34 as of Jul. 24, 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 Kewpie (KWPCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewpie stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.53 is trading 24% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.21.
Key valuation signals for KWPCF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.34 (19% below median its 10-year median of 11.47)
GF Value™: $22.21 vs. price of $27.53 (24% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#899 of 1642)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KWPCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kewpie Corp is a Japanese packaged-food company. The company operates through six segments. The Common segment handles shared operations such as food manufacturing machinery and general food products. The Fine Chemicals segment produces ingredients like hyaluronic acid and egg yolk lecithin for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food applications. The For Business Use and For Commercial Use segments manufacture and sell mayonnaise, dressings, pasta sauces, egg products, and salads for household and institutional markets. The Fruit Solutions segment offers jams and processed fruit products for home and industrial use, while the Overseas segment manufactures and sells food products such as mayonnaise and dressings in markets across Asia, North America, and other regions.
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