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Maruzen CHI Holdings CoTSE:3159 +0.50%57 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.33 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 13.80. GuruFocus rates TSE:3159 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円382.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 952 Retail - Cyclical companies, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co ranks worse than 54.52% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's enterprise value is 円41,697 Mil.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was 円4,467 Mil. Therefore, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3159'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.06 Med: 13.8 Max: 226
Current: 9.33
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Maruzen CHI Holdings Co was 226.00. The lowest was 7.06. And the median was 13.80.
TSE:3159's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 54.52% of 952
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.775
vs TSE:3159: 9.33
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.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co (TSE:3159) 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.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's share price for today is 円406.00.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円23.940.
* 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).
* 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:3159 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Maruzen CHI Holdings 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.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's current Enterprise Value is 円41,697 Mil.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円4,467 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.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co (TSE:3159) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.33 as of Aug. 28, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Maruzen CHI Holdings Co. This is 32% below median its historical median of 13.80. Over the past decade, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.06 to 226.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co ranks #519 out of 952 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.33 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 13.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.06 to a high of 226.00. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.78. Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's value of 9.33 is 6.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co ranks #519 out of 952 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co ranks #519 out of 952 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Maruzen CHI Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.78. Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's value of 9.33 is 6.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.06 to 226.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.80 vs. the industry median of 8.78, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co has consistently been above 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. Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.33 is 6.3% above 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 Maruzen CHI Holdings Co. 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. Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.33, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 13.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maruzen CHI Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co (TSE:3159) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円382.12, compared to a current price of 円406.00 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.33, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 13.80 and 6.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.78. Maruzen CHI Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 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 Maruzen CHI Holdings Co (TSE:3159), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.33 as of Aug. 28, 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 Maruzen CHI Holdings Co (TSE:3159) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruzen CHI Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円406.00 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円382.12.
GuruFocus considers Maruzen CHI Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3159:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.33 (32% below median its 10-year median of 13.80)
GF Value™: 円382.12 vs. price of 円406.00 (6.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#519 of 952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3159 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maruzen CHI Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the sale of books and magazines and academic information. The company also undertakes library management consignment work and administrative agency of educational facilities such as libraries, design and supervision of construction work, the publishing business of books, and magazine.
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