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SobalTSE:2186 -2.17%68 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.84 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 8.90. GuruFocus rates TSE:2186 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,100.21 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,955 Software companies, Sobal ranks better than 80.26% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sobal's enterprise value is 円3,282 Mil.
Sobal's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円678 Mil. Therefore, Sobal's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sobal's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2186'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.68 Med: 8.9 Max: 23.02
Current: 4.84
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sobal was 23.02. The lowest was 4.68. And the median was 8.90.
TSE:2186's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 80.26% of 1955
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.57
vs TSE:2186: 4.84
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 (2026-08-30), Sobal's stock price is 円903.00.
Sobal's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円57.250. Therefore, Sobal's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 15.77.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
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.
Sobal's share price for today is 円903.00.
Sobal's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円57.250.
* 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 Sobal'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:2186 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Sobal'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.
Sobal EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Sobal's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sobal's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Sobal's current Enterprise Value is 円3,282 Mil.
Sobal's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円678 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.
Sobal (TSE:2186) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.84 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sobal. This is 46% below median its historical median of 8.90. Over the past decade, Sobal's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.68 to 23.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Sobal ranks #386 out of 1955 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Sobal's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sobal's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.84 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 8.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.68 to a high of 23.02. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.57. Sobal's value of 4.84 is 54.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sobal ranks #386 out of 1955 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sobal has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sobal's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Sobal ranks #386 out of 1955 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sobal in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.57. Sobal's value of 4.84 is 54.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Sobal's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.68 to 23.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.90 vs. the industry median of 10.57, Sobal 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.57, based on 1,955 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. Sobal's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.84 is 54.2% 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 Sobal. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sobal's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.84, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 8.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sobal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sobal (TSE:2186) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,100.21, compared to a current price of 円903.00 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.84, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 8.90 and 54.2% below the Software industry median of 10.57. Sobal's overall GF Score™ is 68/100. 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 Sobal (TSE:2186), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.84 as of Aug. 30, 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 Sobal (TSE:2186) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sobal stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円903.00 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,100.21.
GuruFocus considers Sobal to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2186:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.84 (46% below median its 10-year median of 8.90)
GF Value™: 円1,100.21 vs. price of 円903.00 (17.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.2% below the Software median (#386 of 1955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2186 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sobal Corp engages in the development of embedded software for digital appliances and research and development of wireless communication technologies in Japan. The solutions provided by the company include Embedded system development, Application development, Web application development, Cloud development, and Manual production.
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