Insight (SSE:2172) EV-to-EBITDA: -1.86 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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SSE:2172 Insight Inc SSE:2172
67 GF Score
Price 円387.00
GF Value 円361.77
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Insight EV-to-EBITDA?

Insight SSE:2172 +0.52% 67 EV-to-EBITDA is -1.86 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates SSE:2172 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円361.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 756 Media - Diversified companies, Insight ranks better than 97.49% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Insight's enterprise value is 円-144 Mil. Insight's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円77 Mil. Therefore, Insight's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -1.86.

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

SSE:2172' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -139.98   Med: 3.46   Max: 62.88
Current: -1.86

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Insight was 62.88. The lowest was -139.98. And the median was 3.46.

SSE:2172's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
97.49% of 756 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.175 vs SSE:2172: -1.86

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 (2026-08-25), Insight's stock price is 円387.00. Insight's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円25.590. Therefore, Insight's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 15.12.

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


Insight  (SSE:2172) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=387.00/25.590
=15.12

Insight's share price for today is 円387.00.
Insight'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25.590.

* 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?


Insight EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Insight EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Insight'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.

Insight EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Insight Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.14 2.23 1.93 1.22 -2.25

Insight Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 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 1.22 5.31 3.66 0.08 0.00

SSE:2172 vs APP, OMC, TTD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Insight'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.


Insight EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Insight's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Insight EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=-143.678/77.299
=-1.86

Insight's current Enterprise Value is 円-144 Mil.
Insight'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77 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 -1.86 mean?
Insight (SSE:2172) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -1.86 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Insight. According to the industry distribution chart, Insight ranks #19 out of 756 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 2.5%.
Is Insight's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Insight's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.86. Based on the distribution chart, Insight ranks #19 out of 756 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Insight has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insight's EV-to-EBITDA compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Insight ranks #19 out of 756 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Insight in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.18. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.18, based on 756 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. 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 Insight. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insight's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Insight stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insight (SSE:2172) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円361.77, compared to a current price of 円387.00 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.86. Insight's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Insight (SSE:2172), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.86 as of Aug. 25, 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 Insight (SSE:2172) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insight stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円387.00 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円361.77. GuruFocus considers Insight to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SSE:2172:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -1.86
  • GF Value™: 円361.77 vs. price of 円387.00 (7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the SSE:2172 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Insight Business Description

Address Kita 4 Nishi 3-1, 6th Floor, Sapporo Ekimae Building, Chuo-ku, Hokkaido, Sapporo, JPN, 060-0004
Insight Inc is an advertisement company that mainly engages in advertisement to promote goods promotion and sales. Its services include total promotion, direct marketing, and web promotion. The clients are mainly realtors, retailers, and entertainment companies.
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