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Recruit Holdings CoRCRRF 97 EV-to-EBITDA is 24.17 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 17.01. GuruFocus rates RCRRF with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 377 Interactive Media companies, Recruit Holdings Co ranks worse than 83.82% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Recruit Holdings Co's enterprise value is $105,292 Mil.
Recruit Holdings Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,357 Mil. Therefore, Recruit Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 24.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Recruit Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
RCRRF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.91 Med: 17.01 Max: 31.98
Current: 24.42
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Recruit Holdings Co was 31.98. The lowest was 9.91. And the median was 17.01.
RCRRF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 83.82% of 377
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 7.55
vs RCRRF: 24.42
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.
Recruit Holdings Co (OTCPK:RCRRF) 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.
Recruit Holdings Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Recruit Holdings Co's share price for today is $82.112.
Recruit Holdings 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 $2.294.
* 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 Recruit Holdings 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.
RCRRF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Recruit Holdings 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.
Recruit Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Recruit Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Recruit Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Recruit Holdings Co's current Enterprise Value is $105,292 Mil.
Recruit Holdings 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 $4,357 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.
Recruit Holdings Co (RCRRF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 24.17 as of Aug. 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 Recruit Holdings Co. This is 42% above median its historical median of 17.01. Over the past decade, Recruit Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.91 to 31.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Recruit Holdings Co ranks #316 out of 377 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is Recruit Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Recruit Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 24.17 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 17.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.91 to a high of 31.98. The Interactive Media industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.55. Recruit Holdings Co's value of 24.17 is 220.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Recruit Holdings Co ranks #316 out of 377 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Recruit Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Recruit Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Recruit Holdings Co ranks #316 out of 377 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Recruit Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.55. Recruit Holdings Co's value of 24.17 is 220.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Recruit Holdings Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.91 to 31.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.01 vs. the industry median of 7.55, Recruit Holdings 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Interactive Media companies is 7.55, based on 377 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. Recruit Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 24.17 is 220.1% 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 Recruit Holdings Co. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Recruit Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 24.17, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 17.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Recruit Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recruit Holdings Co (RCRRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.60, compared to a current price of $82.11 — trading 35.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 24.17, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 17.01 and 220.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 7.55. Recruit Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Recruit Holdings Co (RCRRF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 24.17 as of Aug. 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 Recruit Holdings Co (RCRRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recruit Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $82.11 is trading 35.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $60.60.
GuruFocus considers Recruit Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RCRRF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 24.17 (42% above median its 10-year median of 17.01)
GF Value™: $60.60 vs. price of $82.11 (35.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 220.1% above the Interactive Media median (#316 of 377)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RCRRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Recruit is a holding company for various technology and employment-related businesses. Recruit's primary business is its HR technology segment, in which it owns two out of three globally scaled employment-related platforms: www.indeed.com, an online marketplace for employment; and www.glassdoor.com, an online review site for employers. Recruit also owns various marketing businesses operating in Japan for life events and lifestyle, a software solutions business for small and medium-size enterprises, or SMEs, in Japan, and various staffing businesses operating throughout the developed world.
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