SOOBF (Sapporo Breweries) EV-to-EBITDA: 18.28 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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SOOBF Sapporo Breweries Ltd SOOBF
58 GF Score
Price $12.25
GF Value $7.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sapporo Breweries EV-to-EBITDA?

Sapporo Breweries SOOBF 58 EV-to-EBITDA is 18.28 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 16.54. GuruFocus rates SOOBF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 168 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Sapporo Breweries ranks worse than 76.19% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sapporo Breweries's enterprise value is $6,049 Mil. Sapporo Breweries's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $331 Mil. Therefore, Sapporo Breweries's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 18.28.

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

SOOBF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.97   Med: 16.54   Max: 43.83
Current: 19.48

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sapporo Breweries was 43.83. The lowest was 7.97. And the median was 16.54.

SOOBF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
76.19% of 168 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 11.21 vs SOOBF: 19.48

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 (2026-08-02), Sapporo Breweries's stock price is $12.25. Sapporo Breweries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.393. Therefore, Sapporo Breweries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 31.17.

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


Sapporo Breweries  (OTCPK:SOOBF) 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.

Sapporo Breweries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=12.25/0.393
=31.17

Sapporo Breweries's share price for today is $12.25.
Sapporo Breweries'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 $0.393.

* 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?


Sapporo Breweries EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sapporo Breweries EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sapporo Breweries'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.

Sapporo Breweries EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Sapporo Breweries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Sapporo Breweries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 24.70 25.08 22.33 16.77 17.24

SOOBF vs STZ, TAP: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Sapporo Breweries'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.


Sapporo Breweries EV-to-EBITDA vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sapporo Breweries's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sapporo Breweries EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Sapporo Breweries's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=6049.194/330.901
=18.28

Sapporo Breweries's current Enterprise Value is $6,049 Mil.
Sapporo Breweries'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 $331 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 18.28 mean?
Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 18.28 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 Sapporo Breweries. This is 11% above median its historical median of 16.54. Over the past decade, Sapporo Breweries' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.97 to 43.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Sapporo Breweries ranks #128 out of 168 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is Sapporo Breweries' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sapporo Breweries' current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.28 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 16.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.97 to a high of 43.83. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.21. Sapporo Breweries' value of 18.28 is 63.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sapporo Breweries ranks #128 out of 168 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sapporo Breweries has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sapporo Breweries' EV-to-EBITDA compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Sapporo Breweries ranks #128 out of 168 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sapporo Breweries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.21. Sapporo Breweries' value of 18.28 is 63.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sapporo Breweries' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.97 to 43.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.54 vs. the industry median of 11.21, Sapporo Breweries 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 11.21, based on 168 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. Sapporo Breweries's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.28 is 63.1% 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 Sapporo Breweries. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sapporo Breweries's current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.28, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 16.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sapporo Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.69, compared to a current price of $12.25 — trading 59.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.28, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 16.54 and 63.1% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 11.21. Sapporo Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.28 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 Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapporo Breweries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.25 is trading 59.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.69. GuruFocus considers Sapporo Breweries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SOOBF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 18.28 (11% above median its 10-year median of 16.54)
  • GF Value™: $7.69 vs. price of $12.25 (59.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.1% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#128 of 168)

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


Sapporo Breweries Business Description

Other Exchanges 2501:JapanSBW:Germany
Address 4-20-1 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-8522
Sapporo Holdings Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in producing and supplying alcoholic drinks as well as food products and related services. The company operates through three main segments: Alcoholic Beverages, Food and Beverages, and Real Estate. The Alcoholic Beverages segment handles production and sales of alcoholic drinks along with restaurant operations. The Food and Beverages segment covers the manufacturing and distribution of food items and bottled water. The Real Estate segment is engaged in property leasing activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Alcoholic Beverages segment.
58GF Score

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