Youji (TSE:2152) EV-to-EBITDA: 5.02 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 23% Above Median

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TSE:2152 Youji Corp TSE:2152
75 GF Score
Price 円1,516.00
GF Value 円1,460.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Youji EV-to-EBITDA?

Youji TSE:2152 75 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.02 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 4.09. GuruFocus rates TSE:2152 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,460.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 212 Education companies, Youji ranks better than 65.57% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Youji's enterprise value is 円6,853 Mil. Youji's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,365 Mil. Therefore, Youji's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.02.

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

TSE:2152' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 4.09   Max: 20.51
Current: 5.02

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Youji was 20.51. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 4.09.

TSE:2152's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
65.57% of 212 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.87 vs TSE:2152: 5.02

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 (2026-08-13), Youji's stock price is 円1516.00. Youji's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円107.610. Therefore, Youji's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 14.09.

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


Youji  (TSE:2152) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1516.00/107.610
=14.09

Youji's share price for today is 円1516.00.
Youji's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円107.610.

* 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?


Youji EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Youji EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Youji'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.

Youji EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Youji Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Youji Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:2152 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Youji'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.


Youji EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Youji's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Youji EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=6852.726/1365.355
=5.02

Youji's current Enterprise Value is 円6,853 Mil.
Youji's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円1,365 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 5.02 mean?
Youji (TSE:2152) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.02 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Youji. This is 23% above median its historical median of 4.09. Over the past decade, Youji's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.12 to 20.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Youji ranks #73 out of 212 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Youji's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Youji's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.02 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 4.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 20.51. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.87. Youji's value of 5.02 is 26.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Youji ranks #73 out of 212 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Youji has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Youji's EV-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Youji ranks #73 out of 212 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Youji in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.87. Youji's value of 5.02 is 26.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Youji's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.12 to 20.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.09 vs. the industry median of 6.87, Youji 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 6.87, based on 212 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. Youji's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.02 is 26.9% 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 Youji. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Youji's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.02, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 4.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Youji stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youji (TSE:2152) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,460.17, compared to a current price of 円1,516.00 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.02, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 4.09 and 26.9% below the Education industry median of 6.87. Youji's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Youji (TSE:2152), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.02 as of Aug. 13, 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 Youji (TSE:2152) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youji stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,516.00 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,460.17. GuruFocus considers Youji to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2152:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 5.02 (23% above median its 10-year median of 4.09)
  • GF Value™: 円1,460.17 vs. price of 円1,516.00 (3.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 26.9% below the Education median (#73 of 212)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2152 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Youji Business Description

Address 2-11-17 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Youji Corp is engaged in the children physical education instruction-related business. It conducts projects involving children, including physical education guidance for children and elementary school students, administration of nursery schools and cram schools, travel planning, and arrangement work. It also provides kindergarten and nursery school management consulting. The company's segment include: Physical education instruction for young children Related project, that includes curricular and extracurricular physical education instruction, event planning, and therapeutic and small-scale childcare services. ; and Consulting-related business, that provides management consulting for kindergartens and nursery schools, and plans and holds seminars.
75GF Score

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