BIC Camera (TSE:3048) EV-to-EBITDA: 6.64 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — 54% Below Median

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TSE:3048 BIC Camera Inc TSE:3048
76 GF Score
Price 円1,781.00
GF Value 円1,705.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is BIC Camera EV-to-EBITDA?

BIC Camera TSE:3048 -0.17% 76 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.64 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 14.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:3048 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,705.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 952 Retail - Cyclical companies, BIC Camera ranks better than 63.45% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, BIC Camera's enterprise value is 円369,366 Mil. BIC Camera's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円55,656 Mil. Therefore, BIC Camera's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.64.

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

TSE:3048' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.64   Med: 14.35   Max: 34.42
Current: 6.64

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of BIC Camera was 34.42. The lowest was 6.64. And the median was 14.35.

TSE:3048's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
63.45% of 952 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.78 vs TSE:3048: 6.64

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), BIC Camera's stock price is 円1781.00. BIC Camera's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円129.350. Therefore, BIC Camera's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 13.77.

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


BIC Camera  (TSE:3048) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1781.00/129.350
=13.77

BIC Camera's share price for today is 円1781.00.
BIC Camera'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129.350.

* 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?


BIC Camera EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


BIC Camera EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BIC Camera'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.

BIC Camera EV-to-EBITDA Chart

BIC Camera Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-EBITDA
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BIC Camera 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 11.41 8.15 7.84 8.55 0.00

TSE:3048 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, BIC Camera'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.


BIC Camera EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


TSE:3048
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BIC Camera EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=369366.109/55656
=6.64

BIC Camera's current Enterprise Value is 円369,366 Mil.
BIC Camera'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55,656 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 6.64 mean?
BIC Camera (TSE:3048) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.64 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 BIC Camera. This is 54% below median its historical median of 14.35. Over the past decade, BIC Camera's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.64 to 34.42. According to the industry distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #348 out of 952 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is BIC Camera's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
BIC Camera's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.64 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 14.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.64 to a high of 34.42. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.78. BIC Camera's value of 6.64 is 24.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #348 out of 952 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BIC Camera has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BIC Camera's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #348 out of 952 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts BIC Camera in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.78. BIC Camera's value of 6.64 is 24.4% below this benchmark. Historically, BIC Camera's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.64 to 34.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.35 vs. the industry median of 8.78, BIC Camera 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 - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.78, based on 952 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. BIC Camera's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.64 is 24.4% 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 BIC Camera. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BIC Camera's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.64, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 14.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BIC Camera stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BIC Camera (TSE:3048) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,705.04, compared to a current price of 円1,781.00 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.64, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 14.35 and 24.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.78. BIC Camera's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 BIC Camera (TSE:3048), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.64 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 BIC Camera (TSE:3048) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BIC Camera stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,781.00 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,705.04. GuruFocus considers BIC Camera to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3048:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 6.64 (54% below median its 10-year median of 14.35)
  • GF Value™: 円1,705.04 vs. price of 円1,781.00 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#348 of 952)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3048 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BIC Camera Business Description

Address 3-23-23, Takada, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 171-0033
BIC Camera Inc is a consumer electronic retailer in Japan. The selection of merchandise is diverse: audio and video equipment, laptops and computers, cameras, televisions, and mobile phones, among others. The company sells products through both stores and online shopping sites. Additionally, the company also provides satellite and cable TV broadcasting services, installation services, repair services, a radio advertising business, and other services.
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