Sojitz (STU:XEB) EV-to-EBITDA: 11.42 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 22% Above Median

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STU:XEB Sojitz Corp STU:XEB
80 GF Score
Price €28.79
GF Value €22.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Sojitz EV-to-EBITDA?

Sojitz STU:XEB +1.16% 80 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.42 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 9.37. GuruFocus rates STU:XEB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 477 Conglomerates companies, Sojitz ranks worse than 65.41% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sojitz's enterprise value is €12,662 Mil. Sojitz's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,109 Mil. Therefore, Sojitz's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.42.

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

STU:XEB' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.47   Med: 9.37   Max: 14.15
Current: 12.24

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sojitz was 14.15. The lowest was 3.47. And the median was 9.37.

STU:XEB's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
65.41% of 477 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 8.85 vs STU:XEB: 12.24

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 (2026-08-05), Sojitz's stock price is €28.79. Sojitz's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.793. Therefore, Sojitz's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 10.31.

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


Sojitz  (STU:XEB) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=28.79/2.793
=10.31

Sojitz's share price for today is €28.79.
Sojitz'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 €2.793.

* 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?


Sojitz EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sojitz EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sojitz'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.

Sojitz EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Sojitz Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Sojitz 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 8.35 9.36 9.33 10.18 12.67

STU:XEB vs MMM, HON: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Sojitz'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.


Sojitz EV-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Sojitz's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sojitz EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=12661.752/1109.173
=11.42

Sojitz's current Enterprise Value is €12,662 Mil.
Sojitz'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 €1,109 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 11.42 mean?
Sojitz (STU:XEB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.42 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sojitz. This is 22% above median its historical median of 9.37. Over the past decade, Sojitz's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.47 to 14.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Sojitz ranks #312 out of 477 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is Sojitz's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sojitz's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.42 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 9.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.47 to a high of 14.15. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85. Sojitz's value of 11.42 is 29% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sojitz ranks #312 out of 477 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sojitz has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sojitz's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Sojitz ranks #312 out of 477 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sojitz in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85. Sojitz's value of 11.42 is 29% above this benchmark. Historically, Sojitz's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.47 to 14.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.37 vs. the industry median of 8.85, Sojitz 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 8.85, based on 477 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. Sojitz's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.42 is 29% 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 Sojitz. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sojitz's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.42, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 9.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sojitz stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sojitz (STU:XEB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.95, compared to a current price of €28.79 — trading 25.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.42, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 9.37 and 29% above the Conglomerates industry median of 8.85. Sojitz's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Sojitz (STU:XEB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.42 as of Aug. 05, 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 Sojitz (STU:XEB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sojitz stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €28.79 is trading 25.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.95. GuruFocus considers Sojitz to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:XEB:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 11.42 (22% above median its 10-year median of 9.37)
  • GF Value™: €22.95 vs. price of €28.79 (25.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29% above the Conglomerates median (#312 of 477)

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


Sojitz Business Description

Address 2-1-1 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8691
Sojitz Corp is a Japanese business conglomerate. The group operates eight business segments: Automobile, Aviation/Social Infrastructure, Chemistry, Consumer Goods and Agribusiness, Energy and Healthcare, Metals, Resources and Recycling, Retail and Consumer Services, and Others.. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Chemistry segment which which covers organic and inorganic chemicals, functional and fine chemicals, industrial salts, natural healthcare products, rare earths, general-purpose and high-performance resins, eco-friendly resins, packaging materials, films and sheets, plastic molding machines, synthetic resin products, liquid crystals, optical products, electronic materials such as printed circuit boards, and textile raw materials.
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