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Hikari Food Service CoTSE:138A -0.16%19 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.85 as of Sep. 12, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 8.19. GuruFocus rates TSE:138A with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Restaurants companies, Hikari Food Service Co ranks better than 64.63% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hikari Food Service Co's enterprise value is 円2,398 Mil.
Hikari Food Service Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円350 Mil. Therefore, Hikari Food Service Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hikari Food Service Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:138A'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.48 Med: 8.19 Max: 84.46
Current: 6.85
During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hikari Food Service Co was 84.46. The lowest was 4.48. And the median was 8.19.
TSE:138A's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 64.63% of 311
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.8
vs TSE:138A: 6.85
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.
Hikari Food Service Co (TSE:138A) 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.
Hikari Food Service Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Hikari Food Service Co's share price for today is 円3090.00.
Hikari Food Service Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円152.320.
* 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).
* 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.
TSE:138A vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Hikari Food Service Co'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.
Hikari Food Service Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hikari Food Service Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hikari Food Service Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Hikari Food Service Co's current Enterprise Value is 円2,398 Mil.
Hikari Food Service Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円350 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.
Hikari Food Service Co (TSE:138A) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.85 as of Sep. 12, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hikari Food Service Co. This is 16% below median its historical median of 8.19. Over the past decade, Hikari Food Service Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.48 to 84.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Hikari Food Service Co ranks #110 out of 311 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Hikari Food Service Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hikari Food Service Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.85 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 8.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.48 to a high of 84.46. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.80. Hikari Food Service Co's value of 6.85 is 30.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hikari Food Service Co ranks #110 out of 311 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hikari Food Service Co has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hikari Food Service Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Hikari Food Service Co ranks #110 out of 311 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Hikari Food Service Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.80. Hikari Food Service Co's value of 6.85 is 30.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hikari Food Service Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.48 to 84.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.19 vs. the industry median of 9.80, Hikari Food Service Co 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 a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 9.80, based on 311 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. Hikari Food Service Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.85 is 30.1% 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 Hikari Food Service Co. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hikari Food Service Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.85, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 8.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hikari Food Service Co stock overvalued right now?
Hikari Food Service Co (TSE:138A) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.85. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.85, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 8.19 and 30.1% below the Restaurants industry median of 9.80. Hikari Food Service Co's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 2 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 Hikari Food Service Co (TSE:138A), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.85 as of Sep. 12, 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.
Hikari Food Service Co Ltd is engaged in the restaurant business in Japan. It mainly provides standing bar-style izakaya restaurants. Some of its restaurants are, Daikoku, Fish Camellia, Kanayamaya Family, and Yakiniku Delux.
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