Tea Life Co (TSE:3172) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.64 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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TSE:3172 Tea Life Co Ltd TSE:3172
69 GF Score
Price 円1,122.00
GF Value 円1,064.24
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Tea Life Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Tea Life Co TSE:3172 -0.09% 69 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.64 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 5.85. GuruFocus rates TSE:3172 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,064.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 952 Retail - Cyclical companies, Tea Life Co ranks better than 80.46% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Tea Life Co's enterprise value is 円2,747 Mil. Tea Life Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was 円592 Mil. Therefore, Tea Life Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.64.

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

TSE:3172' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.63   Med: 5.85   Max: 90.73
Current: 4.64

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Tea Life Co was 90.73. The lowest was 3.63. And the median was 5.85.

TSE:3172's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
80.46% of 952 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.78 vs TSE:3172: 4.64

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 (2026-08-30), Tea Life Co's stock price is 円1122.00. Tea Life Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was 円71.220. Therefore, Tea Life Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 15.75.

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


Tea Life Co  (TSE:3172) 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.

Tea Life Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1122.00/71.220
=15.75

Tea Life Co's share price for today is 円1122.00.
Tea Life 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71.220.

* 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?


Tea Life Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Tea Life Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tea Life 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.

Tea Life Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Tea Life Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Tea Life Co Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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TSE:3172 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Tea Life 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.


Tea Life Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


TSE:3172
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Tea Life Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Tea Life Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2746.728/592
=4.64

Tea Life Co's current Enterprise Value is 円2,747 Mil.
Tea Life 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592 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 4.64 mean?
Tea Life Co (TSE:3172) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.64 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Tea Life Co. This is 21% below median its historical median of 5.85. Over the past decade, Tea Life Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.63 to 90.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Tea Life Co ranks #186 out of 952 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Tea Life Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Tea Life Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.64 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 5.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.63 to a high of 90.73. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.78. Tea Life Co's value of 4.64 is 47.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tea Life Co ranks #186 out of 952 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tea Life Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tea Life Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Tea Life Co ranks #186 out of 952 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Tea Life Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.78. Tea Life Co's value of 4.64 is 47.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Tea Life Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.63 to 90.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.85 vs. the industry median of 8.78, Tea Life 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 - 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. Tea Life Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.64 is 47.2% 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 Tea Life 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. Tea Life Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.64, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 5.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tea Life Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tea Life Co (TSE:3172) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,064.24, compared to a current price of 円1,122.00 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.64, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 5.85 and 47.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.78. Tea Life Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Tea Life Co (TSE:3172), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.64 as of Aug. 30, 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 Tea Life Co (TSE:3172) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tea Life Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,122.00 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,064.24. GuruFocus considers Tea Life Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3172:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 4.64 (21% below median its 10-year median of 5.85)
  • GF Value™: 円1,064.24 vs. price of 円1,122.00 (5.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#186 of 952)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3172 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tea Life Co Business Description

Address 118 Ushio, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shimada, JPN, 428-8651
Tea Life Co Ltd is a Japan-based company involved in retail operations, wholesale distribution to mail-order companies and retail stores, as well as real estate leasing. The company operates through three reportable segments: the Wholesale Business, which supplies daily essentials and communication-related products to corporate clients; the Retail Business, which sells health foods, cosmetics, baby goods, and children's furniture directly to consumers through e-commerce channels; and the Property Management Business, which manages the leasing of company-owned properties and handles logistics-related real estate services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Wholesale segment.
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