ASKUL (TSE:2678) EV-to-EBITDA: -8.81 (As of Sep. 10, 2026)

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TSE:2678 ASKUL Corp TSE:2678
57 GF Score
Price 円1,241.00
GF Value 円1,598.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is ASKUL EV-to-EBITDA?

ASKUL TSE:2678 -3.65% 57 EV-to-EBITDA is -8.81 as of Sep. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2678 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,598.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 959 Retail - Cyclical companies, ASKUL ranks worse than 104275.18% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, ASKUL's enterprise value is 円135,782 Mil. ASKUL's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円-15,418 Mil. Therefore, ASKUL's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -8.81.

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

TSE:2678' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -83.81   Med: 11.53   Max: 85.72
Current: -8.81

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of ASKUL was 85.72. The lowest was -83.81. And the median was 11.53.

TSE:2678's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 959 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.67 vs TSE:2678: -8.81

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 (2026-09-10), ASKUL's stock price is 円1241.00. ASKUL's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円-245.410. Therefore, ASKUL's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


ASKUL  (TSE:2678) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1241.00/-245.410
=At Loss

ASKUL's share price for today is 円1241.00.
ASKUL's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-245.410.

* 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?


ASKUL EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


ASKUL EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ASKUL'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.

ASKUL EV-to-EBITDA Chart

ASKUL Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.24 7.01 4.89 5.45 -8.41

ASKUL Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 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 5.45 5.69 10.78 -37.13 -8.41

TSE:2678 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, ASKUL'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.


ASKUL EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ASKUL's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ASKUL EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=135782.163/-15418
=-8.81

ASKUL's current Enterprise Value is 円135,782 Mil.
ASKUL's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-15,418 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 -8.81 mean?
ASKUL (TSE:2678) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -8.81 as of Sep. 10, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ASKUL. According to the industry distribution chart, ASKUL ranks #999999 out of 959 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is ASKUL's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
ASKUL's current EV-to-EBITDA is -8.81. Based on the distribution chart, ASKUL ranks #999999 out of 959 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ASKUL has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASKUL's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, ASKUL ranks #999999 out of 959 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places ASKUL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.67. 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 - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.67, based on 959 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. 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 ASKUL. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ASKUL's current EV-to-EBITDA is -8.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASKUL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASKUL (TSE:2678) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,598.71, compared to a current price of 円1,241.00 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -8.81. ASKUL's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 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 ASKUL (TSE:2678), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -8.81 as of Sep. 10, 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 ASKUL (TSE:2678) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASKUL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,241.00 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,598.71. GuruFocus considers ASKUL to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2678:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -8.81
  • GF Value™: 円1,598.71 vs. price of 円1,241.00 (22.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2678 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ASKUL Business Description

Address 3-2-3 Toyosu Koto Ward, Toyosu Cubic Garden, 11 Floor, Koto-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 135-0061
ASKUL Corp is a Japanese company mainly offering office products and accessories. The business has two main segments: the office-related products and other delivery. The office-related product segment consists of personal computer and accessories, office supplies, and furniture. The other delivery segment provides cargo transportation services for corporations.
57GF Score

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円1,241.00
Price
円1,598.71
GF Value