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KDDISTU:DIP +1.14%75 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.04 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 5.80. GuruFocus rates STU:DIP with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 314 Telecommunication Services companies, KDDI ranks worse than 62.1% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, KDDI's enterprise value is €82,975 Mil.
KDDI's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €10,316 Mil. Therefore, KDDI's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for KDDI's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STU:DIP'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.49 Med: 5.8 Max: 8.5
Current: 8.41
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of KDDI was 8.50. The lowest was 4.49. And the median was 5.80.
STU:DIP's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 62.1% of 314
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.81
vs STU:DIP: 8.41
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 (2026-07-27), KDDI's stock price is €15.55.
KDDI's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.029. Therefore, KDDI's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 15.11.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
KDDI (STU:DIP) 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.
KDDI's share price for today is €15.55.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. KDDI's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.029.
* 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 KDDI'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 Telecom Services subindustry, KDDI'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.
KDDI EV-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, KDDI's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KDDI's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
KDDI's current Enterprise Value is €82,975 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. KDDI's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €10,316 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.
KDDI (STU:DIP) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.04 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on KDDI. This is 39% above median its historical median of 5.80. Over the past decade, KDDI's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.49 to 8.50. According to the industry distribution chart, KDDI ranks #195 out of 314 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 62.1%.
Is KDDI's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
KDDI's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.04 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 5.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.49 to a high of 8.50. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.81. KDDI's value of 8.04 is 18.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KDDI ranks #195 out of 314 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KDDI has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KDDI's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, KDDI ranks #195 out of 314 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places KDDI in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.81. KDDI's value of 8.04 is 18.1% above this benchmark. Historically, KDDI's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.49 to 8.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.80 vs. the industry median of 6.81, KDDI 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.81, based on 314 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. KDDI's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.04 is 18.1% 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 KDDI. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KDDI's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.04, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 5.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KDDI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KDDI (STU:DIP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.85, compared to a current price of €15.55 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.04, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 5.80 and 18.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 6.81. KDDI's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 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 KDDI (STU:DIP), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.04 as of Jul. 27, 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 KDDI (STU:DIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KDDI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €15.55 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.85.
GuruFocus considers KDDI to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:DIP:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.04 (39% above median its 10-year median of 5.80)
GF Value™: €14.85 vs. price of €15.55 (4.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#195 of 314)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KDDI is Japan's second-largest wireless operator (30% market share), the largest pay-TV operator (53% market share) and the second-largest provider of fibre-to-the-home broadband (12% market share). It has grown through acquisition and is focusing on increasing the number of customers who subscribe to more than one telecommunication service. It is also looking to grow its Life Design business which includes commerce, energy, and finance and had over 57 million Internet of Things connections by the end of March 2026.
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