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SatoSATOF 84 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.47 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 5.69. GuruFocus rates SATOF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.20. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Industrial Products companies, Sato ranks better than 88.35% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sato's enterprise value is $444 Mil.
Sato's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $99 Mil. Therefore, Sato's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sato's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SATOF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.49 Med: 5.69 Max: 27.51
Current: 4.72
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sato was 27.51. The lowest was 2.49. And the median was 5.69.
SATOF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 88.35% of 2473
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.82
vs SATOF: 4.72
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 (2026-07-15), Sato's stock price is $14.33.
Sato's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.042. Therefore, Sato's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 13.75.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Sato (OTCPK:SATOF) 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.
Sato's share price for today is $14.33.
Sato'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 $1.042.
* 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 Sato'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 Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Sato'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.
Sato EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sato's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sato's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Sato's current Enterprise Value is $444 Mil.
Sato'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 $99 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.
Sato (SATOF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.47 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sato. This is 21% below median its historical median of 5.69. Over the past decade, Sato's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.49 to 27.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Sato ranks #288 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Sato's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sato's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.47 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 5.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.49 to a high of 27.51. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.82. Sato's value of 4.47 is 71.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sato ranks #288 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sato has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sato's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sato ranks #288 out of 2473 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sato in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.82. Sato's value of 4.47 is 71.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sato's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.49 to 27.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.69 vs. the industry median of 15.82, Sato 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.82, based on 2,473 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. Sato's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.47 is 71.7% 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 Sato. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sato's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.47, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 5.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sato stock overvalued right now?
Sato (SATOF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.47. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.20, compared to a current price of $14.33 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.47, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 5.69 and 71.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 15.82. Sato's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Sato (SATOF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.47 as of Jul. 15, 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 Sato (SATOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.33 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.20.
Key valuation signals for SATOF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.47 (21% below median its 10-year median of 5.69)
GF Value™: $14.20 vs. price of $14.33 (0.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.7% below the Industrial Products median (#288 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SATOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sato Corp is specializing in automatic identification (auto-ID) solutions. It designs and manufactures different products including label and RFID printers, print and apply machines, software, labels, tags, and hand labelers. These products are integrated into solutions featuring peripherals like barcode and RFID readers, aimed at streamlining workflows and enabling data capture and visualization. The company's offerings cater to various industries, providing enhanced productivity, safety, reassurance, and sustainability.
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