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CrealTSE:2998 +2.13%69 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.10 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 16.57. GuruFocus rates TSE:2998 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,105.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Asset Management companies, Creal ranks better than 58.37% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Creal's enterprise value is 円16,882 Mil.
Creal's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,377 Mil. Therefore, Creal's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.10.
The historical rank and industry rank for Creal's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2998'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -221.3 Med: 16.57 Max: 69.12
Current: 7.1
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Creal was 69.12. The lowest was -221.30. And the median was 16.57.
TSE:2998's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 58.37% of 514
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 8.465
vs TSE:2998: 7.10
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 (2026-08-31), Creal's stock price is 円575.00.
Creal's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円49.462. Therefore, Creal's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 11.63.
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.
Creal's share price for today is 円575.00.
Creal'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49.462.
* 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 Creal'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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Creal'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.
Creal EV-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Creal's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Creal's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Creal's current Enterprise Value is 円16,882 Mil.
Creal'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2,377 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.
Creal (TSE:2998) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.10 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Creal. This is 57% below median its historical median of 16.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Creal ranks #214 out of 514 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 41.6%.
Is Creal's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Creal's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.10 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 16.57. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.47. Creal's value of 7.10 is 16.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Creal ranks #214 out of 514 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Creal has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creal's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Creal ranks #214 out of 514 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Creal in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.47. Creal's value of 7.10 is 16.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.57 vs. the industry median of 8.47, Creal 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 an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 8.47, based on 514 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. Creal's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.10 is 16.1% 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 Creal. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Creal's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.10, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 16.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creal (TSE:2998) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,105.68, compared to a current price of 円575.00 — trading 48% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.10, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 16.57 and 16.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 8.47. Creal's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Creal (TSE:2998), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.10 as of Aug. 31, 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 Creal (TSE:2998) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creal stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円575.00 is trading 48% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,105.68.
GuruFocus considers Creal to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2998:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.10 (57% below median its 10-year median of 16.57)
GF Value™: 円1,105.68 vs. price of 円575.00 (48% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.1% below the Asset Management median (#214 of 514)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2998 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Creal Inc is engaged in Asset management platform business, Real estate fund online market CREAL, Real estate investment management service for individuals CREAL PB, and Asset management service for institutional investors and the ultra-high net worth individuals CREAL PRO.
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