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World CoTSE:3612 -0.70%66 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.99 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 138% above its 10-year median of 5.88. GuruFocus rates TSE:3612 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,310.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 958 Retail - Cyclical companies, World Co ranks worse than 70.56% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, World Co's enterprise value is 円235,535 Mil.
World Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円16,836 Mil. Therefore, World Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for World Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3612'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -50.31 Med: 5.88 Max: 135.95
Current: 13.98
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of World Co was 135.95. The lowest was -50.31. And the median was 5.88.
TSE:3612's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 70.56% of 958
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.72
vs TSE:3612: 13.98
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.
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.
World Co's share price for today is 円1569.00.
World Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円179.545.
* 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 World 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, World 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.
World Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, World Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
World Co's current Enterprise Value is 円235,535 Mil.
World Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円16,836 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.
World Co (TSE:3612) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.99 as of Sep. 09, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on World Co. This is 138% above median its historical median of 5.88. According to the industry distribution chart, World Co ranks #676 out of 958 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is World Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
World Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.99 is 138% above median its 10-year median of 5.88. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.72. World Co's value of 13.99 is 60.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Co ranks #676 out of 958 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, World Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, World Co ranks #676 out of 958 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places World Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.72. World Co's value of 13.99 is 60.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.88 vs. the industry median of 8.72, World 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 8.72, based on 958 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. World Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.99 is 60.4% 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 World Co. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.99, which is 138% above median its own 10-year median of 5.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Co (TSE:3612) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,310.49, compared to a current price of 円1,569.00 — trading 19.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.99, which is 138% above median its 10-year median of 5.88 and 60.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.72. World Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 World Co (TSE:3612), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.99 as of Sep. 09, 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 World Co (TSE:3612) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,569.00 is trading 19.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,310.49.
GuruFocus considers World Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3612:
EV-to-EBITDA: 13.99 (138% above median its 10-year median of 5.88)
GF Value™: 円1,310.49 vs. price of 円1,569.00 (19.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#676 of 958)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3612 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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