Kotobuki Spirits Co (TSE:2222) EV-to-EBITDA: 18.67 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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TSE:2222 Kotobuki Spirits Co Ltd TSE:2222
97 GF Score
Price 円2,748.00
GF Value 円2,477.93
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kotobuki Spirits Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Kotobuki Spirits Co TSE:2222 +1.57% 97 EV-to-EBITDA is 18.67 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 25.90. GuruFocus rates TSE:2222 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,477.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,657 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kotobuki Spirits Co ranks worse than 77.37% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kotobuki Spirits Co's enterprise value is 円392,189 Mil. Kotobuki Spirits Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円21,002 Mil. Therefore, Kotobuki Spirits Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 18.67.

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

TSE:2222' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -504.5   Med: 25.9   Max: 321.33
Current: 18.67

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kotobuki Spirits Co was 321.33. The lowest was -504.50. And the median was 25.90.

TSE:2222's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
77.37% of 1657 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.3 vs TSE:2222: 18.67

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), Kotobuki Spirits Co's stock price is 円2748.00. Kotobuki Spirits Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円84.090. Therefore, Kotobuki Spirits Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 32.68.

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


Kotobuki Spirits Co  (TSE:2222) 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.

Kotobuki Spirits Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2748.00/84.090
=32.68

Kotobuki Spirits Co's share price for today is 円2748.00.
Kotobuki Spirits Co'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84.090.

* 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?


Kotobuki Spirits Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kotobuki Spirits Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kotobuki Spirits Co'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.

Kotobuki Spirits Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Kotobuki Spirits Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Kotobuki Spirits Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:2222 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Kotobuki Spirits 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.


Kotobuki Spirits Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kotobuki Spirits Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:2222
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Kotobuki Spirits Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Kotobuki Spirits Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=392188.983/21002
=18.67

Kotobuki Spirits Co's current Enterprise Value is 円392,189 Mil.
Kotobuki Spirits Co'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21,002 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 18.67 mean?
Kotobuki Spirits Co (TSE:2222) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 18.67 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 Kotobuki Spirits Co. This is 28% below median its historical median of 25.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Kotobuki Spirits Co ranks #1282 out of 1657 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 77.4%.
Is Kotobuki Spirits Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kotobuki Spirits Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.67 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 25.90. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.30. Kotobuki Spirits Co's value of 18.67 is 100.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kotobuki Spirits Co ranks #1282 out of 1657 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kotobuki Spirits Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kotobuki Spirits Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kotobuki Spirits Co ranks #1282 out of 1657 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kotobuki Spirits Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.30. Kotobuki Spirits Co's value of 18.67 is 100.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.90 vs. the industry median of 9.30, Kotobuki Spirits Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.30, based on 1,657 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. Kotobuki Spirits Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.67 is 100.8% 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 Kotobuki Spirits Co. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kotobuki Spirits Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.67, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 25.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kotobuki Spirits Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kotobuki Spirits Co (TSE:2222) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,477.93, compared to a current price of 円2,748.00 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.67, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 25.90 and 100.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.30. Kotobuki Spirits Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Kotobuki Spirits Co (TSE:2222), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.67 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 Kotobuki Spirits Co (TSE:2222) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kotobuki Spirits Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,748.00 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,477.93. GuruFocus considers Kotobuki Spirits Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2222:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 18.67 (28% below median its 10-year median of 25.90)
  • GF Value™: 円2,477.93 vs. price of 円2,748.00 (10.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1282 of 1657)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2222 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kotobuki Spirits Co Business Description

Address 2028 Hatagasaki, Tottori Prefecture, Yonago, JPN
Kotobuki Spirits Co Ltd.is a Japan-based company which is engaged in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products under various shop brands. The company markets its products under Inaba's white rabbit, KAnoZA, Beauty & health care, JERSEY HILLS, Buddies of Izumo, Sanin Yoshirozu Honpo, Sousse castle of sweets, Raw material sales and others.
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