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Trial HoldingsTSE:141A +1.77%39 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.10 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 14.53. GuruFocus rates TSE:141A with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 268 Retail - Defensive companies, Trial Holdings ranks worse than 61.94% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Trial Holdings's enterprise value is 円822,540 Mil.
Trial Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円81,458 Mil. Therefore, Trial Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.10.
The historical rank and industry rank for Trial Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:141A'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.99 Med: 14.53 Max: 66.38
Current: 10.1
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Trial Holdings was 66.38. The lowest was 5.99. And the median was 14.53.
TSE:141A's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 61.94% of 268
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.595
vs TSE:141A: 10.10
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.
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.
Trial Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Trial Holdings's share price for today is 円4020.00.
Trial Holdings'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28.550.
* 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 Trial Holdings'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.
TSE:141A vs WMT, COST, TGT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Trial Holdings'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.
Trial Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Trial Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Trial Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Trial Holdings's current Enterprise Value is 円822,540 Mil.
Trial Holdings'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81,458 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.
Trial Holdings (TSE:141A) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.10 as of Aug. 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 Trial Holdings. This is 30% below median its historical median of 14.53. Over the past decade, Trial Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.99 to 66.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Trial Holdings ranks #166 out of 268 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is Trial Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Trial Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.10 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 14.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.99 to a high of 66.38. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.60. Trial Holdings' value of 10.10 is 17.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trial Holdings ranks #166 out of 268 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Trial Holdings has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trial Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Trial Holdings ranks #166 out of 268 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Trial Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.60. Trial Holdings' value of 10.10 is 17.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Trial Holdings' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.99 to 66.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.53 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Trial Holdings 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.60, based on 268 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. Trial Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.10 is 17.5% 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 Trial Holdings. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trial Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.10, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 14.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trial Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Trial Holdings (TSE:141A) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.10. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.10, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 14.53 and 17.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.60. Trial Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 5 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 Trial Holdings (TSE:141A), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.10 as of Aug. 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.
Trial Holdings Inc is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Retail Distribution Business and Retail AI Business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Retail Distribution Business, which operates discount stores across Japan, ranging from small to large, along with medium-sized supercenters. The product lineup of the stores focuses on food (especially fresh foods), and non-food items include daily necessities and hard goods. The Retail AI Business segment is mainly involved in research and development aimed at transforming stores into smart stores, as well as the sale of products and the outsourcing of services related to smart stores. In addition, the group is involved in real estate and resort-related businesses.
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