Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) EV-to-EBITDA: 7.88 (As of Sep. 03, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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TSE:2923 Sato Foods Co Ltd TSE:2923
68 GF Score
Price 円7,890.00
GF Value 円8,385.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sato Foods Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Sato Foods Co TSE:2923 68 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.88 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 8.75. GuruFocus rates TSE:2923 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円8,385.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,656 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sato Foods Co ranks better than 59.42% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sato Foods Co's enterprise value is 円56,375 Mil. Sato Foods Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円7,155 Mil. Therefore, Sato Foods Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.88.

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

TSE:2923' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.96   Med: 8.75   Max: 11.89
Current: 7.88

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sato Foods Co was 11.89. The lowest was 6.96. And the median was 8.75.

TSE:2923's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
59.42% of 1656 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.24 vs TSE:2923: 7.88

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 (2026-09-03), Sato Foods Co's stock price is 円7890.00. Sato Foods Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円555.295. Therefore, Sato Foods Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 14.21.

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


Sato Foods Co  (TSE:2923) 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.

Sato Foods Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=7890.00/555.295
=14.21

Sato Foods Co's share price for today is 円7890.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sato Foods Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円555.295.

* 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?


Sato Foods Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sato Foods Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sato Foods 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.

Sato Foods Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Sato Foods Co Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Sato Foods Co Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 8.30 29.39 8.48 0.00 7.34

TSE:2923 vs KHC, GIS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Sato Foods 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.


Sato Foods Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


TSE:2923
68GF Score
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Sato Foods Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Sato Foods Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=56374.535/7154.798
=7.88

Sato Foods Co's current Enterprise Value is 円56,375 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sato Foods Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円7,155 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 7.88 mean?
Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.88 as of Sep. 03, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sato Foods Co. This is 10% below median its historical median of 8.75. Over the past decade, Sato Foods Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.96 to 11.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Sato Foods Co ranks #672 out of 1656 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Sato Foods Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sato Foods Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.88 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 8.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.96 to a high of 11.89. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24. Sato Foods Co's value of 7.88 is 14.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sato Foods Co ranks #672 out of 1656 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sato Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sato Foods Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sato Foods Co ranks #672 out of 1656 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Sato Foods Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24. Sato Foods Co's value of 7.88 is 14.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sato Foods Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.96 to 11.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.75 vs. the industry median of 9.24, Sato Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.24, based on 1,656 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. Sato Foods Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.88 is 14.7% 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 Sato Foods Co. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sato Foods Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.88, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 8.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sato Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円8,385.33, compared to a current price of 円7,890.00 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.88, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 8.75 and 14.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.24. Sato Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.88 as of Sep. 03, 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 Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円7,890.00 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円8,385.33. GuruFocus considers Sato Foods Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2923:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 7.88 (10% below median its 10-year median of 8.75)
  • GF Value™: 円8,385.33 vs. price of 円7,890.00 (5.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#672 of 1656)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2923 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sato Foods Co Business Description

Address 13-5 Takaramachi, Niigatahigashi-ku, Niigata Prefecture, Niigata, JPN, 950-8730
Sato Foods Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of packed mochi and packed cooked rice in Japan. Its packaged rice cakes include Sato sliced rice-cake crisp and slit, Round rice-cake single pack and Sato Kagami Mochi. Its packed rice products include Sato rice, low-protein rice and others.
68GF Score

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