Media Kobo (TSE:3815) EV-to-EBITDA: -7.60 (As of Sep. 11, 2026)

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TSE:3815 Media Kobo Inc TSE:3815
48 GF Score
Price 円428.00
GF Value 円376.04
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Media Kobo EV-to-EBITDA?

Media Kobo TSE:3815 48 EV-to-EBITDA is -7.60 as of Sep. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3815 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of 円376.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 377 Interactive Media companies, Media Kobo ranks worse than 265251.72% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Media Kobo's enterprise value is 円4,509 Mil. Media Kobo's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-593 Mil. Therefore, Media Kobo's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -7.60.

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

TSE:3815' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -252.76   Med: -7.91   Max: 1422.3
Current: -7.6

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Media Kobo was 1422.30. The lowest was -252.76. And the median was -7.91.

TSE:3815's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 377 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 7.08 vs TSE:3815: -7.60

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 (2026-09-11), Media Kobo's stock price is 円428.00. Media Kobo's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-64.361. Therefore, Media Kobo'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).


Media Kobo  (TSE:3815) 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.

Media Kobo's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=428.00/-64.361
=At Loss

Media Kobo's share price for today is 円428.00.
Media Kobo'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-64.361.

* 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?


Media Kobo EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Media Kobo EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Media Kobo'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.

Media Kobo EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Media Kobo Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Media Kobo Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 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 -26.53 -13.39 -11.86 -8.66 0.00

TSE:3815 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Media Kobo'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.


Media Kobo EV-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Media Kobo's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Media Kobo EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Media Kobo's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=4508.766/-592.878
=-7.60

Media Kobo's current Enterprise Value is 円4,509 Mil.
Media Kobo'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-593 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 -7.60 mean?
Media Kobo (TSE:3815) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -7.60 as of Sep. 11, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Media Kobo. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #999999 out of 377 companies in the Interactive Media industry.
Is Media Kobo's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Media Kobo's current EV-to-EBITDA is -7.60. Based on the distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #999999 out of 377 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Media Kobo has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Kobo's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #999999 out of 377 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Media Kobo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.08. 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Interactive Media companies is 7.08, based on 377 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 Media Kobo. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Kobo's current EV-to-EBITDA is -7.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Kobo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo (TSE:3815) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円376.04, compared to a current price of 円428.00 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -7.60. Media Kobo's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -7.60 as of Sep. 11, 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円428.00 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円376.04. GuruFocus considers Media Kobo to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3815:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -7.60
  • GF Value™: 円376.04 vs. price of 円428.00 (13.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3815 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Media Kobo Business Description

Address 7-15-9 Roppongi, Sumitomo Realty & Development Roppongi Central Tower, 9th Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-0032
Media Kobo Inc is engaged in is engaged in fortune-telling, entertainment and matching services, and other businesses. Its services also include: Digital content business, one to one marketing, and beauty business.
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