Maruichi Co (NGO:8228) EV-to-EBITDA: 7.28 (As of Sep. 02, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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NGO:8228 Maruichi Co Ltd NGO:8228
56 GF Score
Price 円1,092.00
GF Value 円1,575.51
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Maruichi Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Maruichi Co NGO:8228 -1.53% 56 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.28 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 9.10. GuruFocus rates NGO:8228 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,575.51 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 270 Retail - Defensive companies, Maruichi Co ranks better than 59.26% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Maruichi Co's enterprise value is 円35,738 Mil. Maruichi Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,908 Mil. Therefore, Maruichi Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.28.

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

NGO:8228' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.14   Med: 9.1   Max: 46.1
Current: 7.28

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Maruichi Co was 46.10. The lowest was 5.14. And the median was 9.10.

NGO:8228's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
59.26% of 270 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.655 vs NGO:8228: 7.28

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 (2026-09-02), Maruichi Co's stock price is 円1092.00. Maruichi Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円81.940. Therefore, Maruichi Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 13.33.

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


Maruichi Co  (NGO:8228) 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.

Maruichi Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1092.00/81.940
=13.33

Maruichi Co's share price for today is 円1092.00.
Maruichi Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円81.940.

* 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?


Maruichi Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Maruichi Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maruichi 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.

Maruichi Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Maruichi Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.39 7.01 8.59 10.71 7.22

Maruichi Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 35.24 15.43 11.02 7.22 0.00

NGO:8228 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Maruichi 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.


Maruichi Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Maruichi Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Maruichi Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


NGO:8228
56GF Score
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Maruichi Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Maruichi Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=35737.907/4908
=7.28

Maruichi Co's current Enterprise Value is 円35,738 Mil.
Maruichi Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円4,908 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 7.28 mean?
Maruichi Co (NGO:8228) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.28 as of Sep. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Maruichi Co. This is 20% below median its historical median of 9.10. Over the past decade, Maruichi Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.14 to 46.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Maruichi Co ranks #110 out of 270 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Maruichi Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Maruichi Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.28 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 9.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.14 to a high of 46.10. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66. Maruichi Co's value of 7.28 is 15.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maruichi Co ranks #110 out of 270 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Maruichi Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maruichi Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Maruichi Co ranks #110 out of 270 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Maruichi Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66. Maruichi Co's value of 7.28 is 15.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Maruichi Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.14 to 46.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.10 vs. the industry median of 8.66, Maruichi 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 8.66, based on 270 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. Maruichi Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.28 is 15.9% 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 Maruichi Co. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maruichi Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.28, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 9.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maruichi Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruichi Co (NGO:8228) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,575.51, compared to a current price of 円1,092.00 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.28, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 9.10 and 15.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.66. Maruichi Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 2 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 Maruichi Co (NGO:8228), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.28 as of Sep. 02, 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 Maruichi Co (NGO:8228) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruichi Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,092.00 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,575.51. GuruFocus considers Maruichi Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NGO:8228:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 7.28 (20% below median its 10-year median of 9.10)
  • GF Value™: 円1,575.51 vs. price of 円1,092.00 (30.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.9% below the Retail - Defensive median (#110 of 270)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:8228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Maruichi Co Business Description

Address 3-38 Nagano City Market, Nagano, JPN, 381-2281
Maruichi Co Ltd is engaged in the wholesale business of fishery products, dairy foods, and frozen foods, general dry foods, processed foods, livestock products, and processed livestock products, retail store support business, among others. The company has four reportable segments: "Fishery Business", "General Food Business", and "Livestock Business", which are segments by product and service based on business divisions, and "Marusui Nagano Kensui Group", which is a segment by operating company. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Fishery Business segment, which is engaged in seafood, processed seafood products, daily necessities, and frozen foods, and manufactures processed seafood products.
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