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J Front Retailing CoNGO:3086 74 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.45 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 9.62. GuruFocus rates NGO:3086 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,041.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Retail - Cyclical companies, J Front Retailing Co ranks worse than 64.01% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, J Front Retailing Co's enterprise value is 円1,068,040 Mil.
J Front Retailing Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円93,278 Mil. Therefore, J Front Retailing Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for J Front Retailing Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:3086'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.86 Med: 9.62 Max: 26.76
Current: 11.45
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of J Front Retailing Co was 26.76. The lowest was 5.86. And the median was 9.62.
NGO:3086's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 64.01% of 953
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.64
vs NGO:3086: 11.45
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.
J Front Retailing Co (NGO:3086) 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.
J Front Retailing Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
J Front Retailing Co's share price for today is 円3023.00.
J Front Retailing Co'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 円110.740.
* 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 J Front Retailing 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 Department Stores subindustry, J Front Retailing 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.
J Front Retailing Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, J Front Retailing Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J Front Retailing Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
J Front Retailing Co's current Enterprise Value is 円1,068,040 Mil.
J Front Retailing Co'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 円93,278 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.
J Front Retailing Co (NGO:3086) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.45 as of Aug. 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 J Front Retailing Co. This is 19% above median its historical median of 9.62. Over the past decade, J Front Retailing Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.86 to 26.76. According to the industry distribution chart, J Front Retailing Co ranks #610 out of 953 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 64%.
Is J Front Retailing Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
J Front Retailing Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.45 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 9.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.86 to a high of 26.76. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.64. J Front Retailing Co's value of 11.45 is 32.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J Front Retailing Co ranks #610 out of 953 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, J Front Retailing Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J Front Retailing Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, J Front Retailing Co ranks #610 out of 953 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places J Front Retailing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.64. J Front Retailing Co's value of 11.45 is 32.5% above this benchmark. Historically, J Front Retailing Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.86 to 26.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.62 vs. the industry median of 8.64, J Front Retailing Co 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.64, based on 953 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. J Front Retailing Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.45 is 32.5% 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 J Front Retailing Co. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J Front Retailing Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.45, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 9.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J Front Retailing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J Front Retailing Co (NGO:3086) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,041.85, compared to a current price of 円3,023.00 — trading 48.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.45, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 9.62 and 32.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.64. J Front Retailing Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 J Front Retailing Co (NGO:3086), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.45 as of Aug. 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 J Front Retailing Co (NGO:3086) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J Front Retailing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,023.00 is trading 48.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,041.85.
GuruFocus considers J Front Retailing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:3086:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.45 (19% above median its 10-year median of 9.62)
GF Value™: 円2,041.85 vs. price of 円3,023.00 (48.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#610 of 953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:3086 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
J Front Retailing Co Ltd is a Japanese retail group. The company operates through four segments. The Department Store business sells clothing, household goods, groceries, and miscellaneous items. The Developer segment handles real estate development, sales, management, operations, and interior construction. The Payment and Financial Services segment issues and operates credit cards. The Shopping Center segment develops and manages shopping centers. The Others segment includes wholesale, parking, and leasing businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Department Store Business segment.
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