Schroder Japan Trust (LSE:SJG) EV-to-EBITDA: 5.55 (As of Sep. 21, 2026)

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LSE:SJG Schroder Japan Trust PLC LSE:SJG
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Price £3.85
GF Value £5.72
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What is Schroder Japan Trust EV-to-EBITDA?

Schroder Japan Trust LSE:SJG -1.28% 53 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.55 as of Sep. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SJG with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.72 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 874 Asset Management companies, Schroder Japan Trust ranks worse than 114416.36% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Schroder Japan Trust's enterprise value is £410.10 Mil. Schroder Japan Trust's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £73.87 Mil. Therefore, Schroder Japan Trust's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.55.

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

LSE:SJG's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 9.235
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.

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 (2026-09-21), Schroder Japan Trust's stock price is £3.85. Schroder Japan Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.632. Therefore, Schroder Japan Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 6.09.

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


Schroder Japan Trust  (LSE:SJG) 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.

Schroder Japan Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.85/0.632
=6.09

Schroder Japan Trust's share price for today is £3.85.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Schroder Japan Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.632.

* 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?


Schroder Japan Trust EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Schroder Japan Trust EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Schroder Japan Trust'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.

Schroder Japan Trust EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Schroder Japan Trust Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Schroder Japan Trust Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:SJG vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Schroder Japan Trust'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.


Schroder Japan Trust EV-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Schroder Japan Trust's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Schroder Japan Trust EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Schroder Japan Trust's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=410.101/73.873
=5.55

Schroder Japan Trust's current Enterprise Value is £410.10 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Schroder Japan Trust's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £73.87 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 5.55 mean?
Schroder Japan Trust (LSE:SJG) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.55 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Schroder Japan Trust. According to the industry distribution chart, Schroder Japan Trust ranks #999999 out of 874 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Schroder Japan Trust's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Schroder Japan Trust's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.55. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24. Schroder Japan Trust's value of 5.55 is 39.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schroder Japan Trust ranks #999999 out of 874 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Schroder Japan Trust has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schroder Japan Trust's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Schroder Japan Trust ranks #999999 out of 874 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Schroder Japan Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24. Schroder Japan Trust's value of 5.55 is 39.9% below this benchmark. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 9.24, based on 874 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. Schroder Japan Trust's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.55 is 39.9% 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 Schroder Japan Trust. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schroder Japan Trust's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schroder Japan Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schroder Japan Trust (LSE:SJG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.72, compared to a current price of £3.85 — trading 32.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.55 and 39.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 9.24. Schroder Japan Trust's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Schroder Japan Trust (LSE:SJG), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.55 as of Sep. 21, 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 Schroder Japan Trust (LSE:SJG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schroder Japan Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £3.85 is trading 32.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.72. GuruFocus considers Schroder Japan Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SJG:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 5.55
  • GF Value™: £5.72 vs. price of £3.85 (32.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.9% below the Asset Management median (#999999 of 874)

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


Schroder Japan Trust Business Description

Address 1 London Wall Place, London, GBR, EC2Y 5AU
Schroder Japan Trust PLC is a London-based investment trust focused on Japanese equities. Its primary objective is to achieve long-term capital growth through an actively managed portfolio of securities listed on Japanese stock markets. The trust seeks to outperform the Tokyo Stock Price Index Total Return over time by investing in undervalued companies, including small and mid-sized businesses. It has a diversified portfolio across sectors such as industrials, Electrical Appliances, and financial services. It predominantly invests in equities and partly in other instruments like warrants, convertibles, and other derivative instruments across sectors such as consumer goods and industrials.
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