Hotto Link (TSE:3680) EV-to-EBITDA: -1.47 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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TSE:3680 Hotto Link Inc TSE:3680
54 GF Score
Price 円210.00
GF Value 円180.32
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hotto Link EV-to-EBITDA?

Hotto Link TSE:3680 54 EV-to-EBITDA is -1.47 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3680 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円180.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,967 Software companies, Hotto Link ranks worse than 50838.79% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hotto Link's enterprise value is 円2,253 Mil. Hotto Link's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円-1,537 Mil. Therefore, Hotto Link's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -1.47.

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

TSE:3680' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -81.85   Med: 4   Max: 1175.32
Current: -1.47

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hotto Link was 1175.32. The lowest was -81.85. And the median was 4.00.

TSE:3680's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1967 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.44 vs TSE:3680: -1.47

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 (2026-08-29), Hotto Link's stock price is 円210.00. Hotto Link's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円-122.520. Therefore, Hotto Link's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


Hotto Link  (TSE:3680) 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.

Hotto Link's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=210.00/-122.520
=At Loss

Hotto Link's share price for today is 円210.00.
Hotto Link's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-122.520.

* 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?


Hotto Link EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Hotto Link EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hotto Link'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.

Hotto Link EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Hotto Link Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Hotto Link Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 23.14 13.43 -1.83 -1.22 -1.59

TSE:3680 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Hotto Link'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.


Hotto Link EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Hotto Link's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hotto Link EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Hotto Link's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2252.530/-1537.242
=-1.47

Hotto Link's current Enterprise Value is 円2,253 Mil.
Hotto Link's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-1,537 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 -1.47 mean?
Hotto Link (TSE:3680) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -1.47 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hotto Link. According to the industry distribution chart, Hotto Link ranks #999999 out of 1967 companies in the Software industry.
Is Hotto Link's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hotto Link's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.47. Based on the distribution chart, Hotto Link ranks #999999 out of 1967 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hotto Link has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hotto Link's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Hotto Link ranks #999999 out of 1967 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Hotto Link in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.44. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.44, based on 1,967 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. 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 Hotto Link. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hotto Link's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hotto Link stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotto Link (TSE:3680) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円180.32, compared to a current price of 円210.00 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.47. Hotto Link's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Hotto Link (TSE:3680), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.47 as of Aug. 29, 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 Hotto Link (TSE:3680) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotto Link stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円210.00 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円180.32. GuruFocus considers Hotto Link to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3680:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -1.47
  • GF Value™: 円180.32 vs. price of 円210.00 (16.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3680 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hotto Link Business Description

Address 1-3-11 Fujimi, 5th Floor, Fujimi Duplex Biz, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0071
Hotto Link Inc provides social big data solutions, offering SNS marketing support services mainly for domestic clients and selling SNS data access rights through its DaaS business. It also operates a Web3-related business that includes investment and research activities via Nonagon Capital, supporting startups and offering community services like Nonagon Report and Nonagon Connect.
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円210.00
Price
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