Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.17 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 34% Above Median

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TSE:2341 Arbeit-Times Co Ltd TSE:2341
66 GF Score
Price 円174.00
GF Value 円228.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Arbeit-Times Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Arbeit-Times Co TSE:2341 66 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.17 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 3.12. GuruFocus rates TSE:2341 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円228.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 753 Media - Diversified companies, Arbeit-Times Co ranks better than 71.71% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Arbeit-Times Co's enterprise value is 円1,437 Mil. Arbeit-Times Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円344 Mil. Therefore, Arbeit-Times Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.17.

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

TSE:2341' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -481.08   Med: 3.12   Max: 485.81
Current: 4.17

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Arbeit-Times Co was 485.81. The lowest was -481.08. And the median was 3.12.

TSE:2341's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
71.71% of 753 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.38 vs TSE:2341: 4.17

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 (2026-09-01), Arbeit-Times Co's stock price is 円174.00. Arbeit-Times Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円12.780. Therefore, Arbeit-Times Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 13.62.

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


Arbeit-Times Co  (TSE:2341) 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.

Arbeit-Times Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=174.00/12.780
=13.62

Arbeit-Times Co's share price for today is 円174.00.
Arbeit-Times Co'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12.780.

* 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?


Arbeit-Times Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Arbeit-Times Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arbeit-Times 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.

Arbeit-Times Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Arbeit-Times Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.05 2.21 16.11 -1.50 6.44

Arbeit-Times Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 28.11 11.41 12.98 6.44 0.00

TSE:2341 vs NYT, WLY: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Arbeit-Times 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.


Arbeit-Times Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Arbeit-Times Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:2341
66GF Score
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Arbeit-Times Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Arbeit-Times Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1436.649/344.457
=4.17

Arbeit-Times Co's current Enterprise Value is 円1,437 Mil.
Arbeit-Times Co'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344 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 4.17 mean?
Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.17 as of Sep. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Arbeit-Times Co. This is 34% above median its historical median of 3.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #213 out of 753 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Arbeit-Times Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Arbeit-Times Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.17 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 3.12. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.38. Arbeit-Times Co's value of 4.17 is 43.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #213 out of 753 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arbeit-Times Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbeit-Times Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #213 out of 753 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Arbeit-Times Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.38. Arbeit-Times Co's value of 4.17 is 43.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.12 vs. the industry median of 7.38, Arbeit-Times 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.38, based on 753 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. Arbeit-Times Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.17 is 43.5% 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 Arbeit-Times Co. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arbeit-Times Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.17, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 3.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbeit-Times Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円228.03, compared to a current price of 円174.00 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.17, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 3.12 and 43.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.38. Arbeit-Times Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.17 as of Sep. 01, 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 Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbeit-Times Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円174.00 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円228.03. GuruFocus considers Arbeit-Times Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2341:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 4.17 (34% above median its 10-year median of 3.12)
  • GF Value™: 円228.03 vs. price of 円174.00 (23.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 43.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#213 of 753)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2341 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arbeit-Times Co Business Description

Address 2-6-13 Kyobashi, 5th Floor, Kyobashi Yotsugi Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0031
Arbeit-Times Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the business of publishing magazines. The company edits and issues free job recruitment magazine under the brand name DOMO. It also provides job-related information through its online websites. In addition, it is also involved in the free paper agent intermediary and direct promotion business activities. The Group has two reportable segments: Information provision business; and Sales promotion support business.
66GF Score

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