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Kuze CoTSE:2708 +0.53%56 EV-to-EBITDA is 2.28 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 1.62. GuruFocus rates TSE:2708 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,127.69 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 279 Retail - Defensive companies, Kuze Co ranks better than 93.55% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kuze Co's enterprise value is 円6,000 Mil.
Kuze Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円2,627 Mil. Therefore, Kuze Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 2.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuze Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2708'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -119.23 Med: 1.62 Max: 26.46
Current: 2.29
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kuze Co was 26.46. The lowest was -119.23. And the median was 1.62.
TSE:2708's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 93.55% of 279
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.56
vs TSE:2708: 2.29
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 (2026-09-21), Kuze Co's stock price is 円1900.00.
Kuze Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円353.632. Therefore, Kuze Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 5.37.
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.
Kuze Co's share price for today is 円1900.00.
Kuze Co'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353.632.
* 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 Kuze 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.
TSE:2708 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Kuze 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.
Kuze Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kuze Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuze Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kuze Co's current Enterprise Value is 円6,000 Mil.
Kuze Co'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2,627 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.
Kuze Co (TSE:2708) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 2.28 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kuze Co. This is 41% above median its historical median of 1.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuze Co ranks #18 out of 279 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Kuze Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kuze Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.28 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.62. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.56. Kuze Co's value of 2.28 is 73.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuze Co ranks #18 out of 279 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kuze Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuze Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kuze Co ranks #18 out of 279 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kuze Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.56. Kuze Co's value of 2.28 is 73.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.62 vs. the industry median of 8.56, Kuze 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.56, based on 279 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. Kuze Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.28 is 73.4% 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 Kuze Co. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuze Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.28, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuze Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuze Co (TSE:2708) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,127.69, compared to a current price of 円1,900.00 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.28, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.62 and 73.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.56. Kuze Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100. 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 Kuze Co (TSE:2708), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.28 as of Sep. 21, 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 Kuze Co (TSE:2708) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuze Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,900.00 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,127.69.
GuruFocus considers Kuze Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2708:
EV-to-EBITDA: 2.28 (41% above median its 10-year median of 1.62)
GF Value™: 円2,127.69 vs. price of 円1,900.00 (10.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#18 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2708 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuze Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engages in the wholesale of food and related materials. It distributes its products to hotels, community centers, restaurants, pub restaurants, fast-food restaurants, catering, delicatessen, in-flight meal services. It is also engaged in the sale of imported food ingredients and catalog sale of food ingredients.
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