Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896) EV-to-EBITDA: 5.73 (As of Sep. 08, 2026) — 78% Below Median

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TSE:3896 Awa Paper & Technological Co Inc TSE:3896
54 GF Score
Price 円407.00
GF Value 円516.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Awa Paper & Technological Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Awa Paper & Technological Co TSE:3896 -1.21% 54 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.73 as of Sep. 08, 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 25.79. GuruFocus rates TSE:3896 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円516.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 217 Forest Products companies, Awa Paper & Technological Co ranks better than 76.04% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Awa Paper & Technological Co's enterprise value is 円17,861 Mil. Awa Paper & Technological Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,116 Mil. Therefore, Awa Paper & Technological Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.73.

The historical rank and industry rank for Awa Paper & Technological Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3896' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -151.22   Med: 25.79   Max: 605.44
Current: 5.73

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Awa Paper & Technological Co was 605.44. The lowest was -151.22. And the median was 25.79.

TSE:3896's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
76.04% of 217 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 8.93 vs TSE:3896: 5.73

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 (2026-09-08), Awa Paper & Technological Co's stock price is 円407.00. Awa Paper & Technological Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円112.090. Therefore, Awa Paper & Technological Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 3.63.

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


Awa Paper & Technological Co  (TSE:3896) 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.

Awa Paper & Technological Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=407.00/112.090
=3.63

Awa Paper & Technological Co's share price for today is 円407.00.
Awa Paper & Technological Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円112.090.

* 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?


Awa Paper & Technological Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Awa Paper & Technological Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Awa Paper & Technological 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.

Awa Paper & Technological Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Awa Paper & Technological Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Awa Paper & Technological Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 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 -98.55 43.06 -140.24 6.91 0.00

Awa Paper & Technological Co EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Awa Paper & Technological 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.


Awa Paper & Technological Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Awa Paper & Technological Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Awa Paper & Technological Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Awa Paper & Technological Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Awa Paper & Technological Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=17861.343/3116.328
=5.73

Awa Paper & Technological Co's current Enterprise Value is 円17,861 Mil.
Awa Paper & Technological Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円3,116 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 5.73 mean?
Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.73 as of Sep. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Awa Paper & Technological Co. This is 78% below median its historical median of 25.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Awa Paper & Technological Co ranks #52 out of 217 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Awa Paper & Technological Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Awa Paper & Technological Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.73 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 25.79. The Forest Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.93. Awa Paper & Technological Co's value of 5.73 is 35.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Awa Paper & Technological Co ranks #52 out of 217 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Awa Paper & Technological Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Awa Paper & Technological Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Awa Paper & Technological Co ranks #52 out of 217 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Awa Paper & Technological Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.93. Awa Paper & Technological Co's value of 5.73 is 35.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.79 vs. the industry median of 8.93, Awa Paper & Technological 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 Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Forest Products companies is 8.93, based on 217 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. Awa Paper & Technological Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.73 is 35.8% 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 Awa Paper & Technological Co. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Awa Paper & Technological Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.73, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 25.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Awa Paper & Technological Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円516.13, compared to a current price of 円407.00 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.73, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 25.79 and 35.8% below the Forest Products industry median of 8.93. Awa Paper & Technological Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.73 as of Sep. 08, 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 Awa Paper & Technological Co (TSE:3896) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Awa Paper & Technological Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円407.00 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円516.13. GuruFocus considers Awa Paper & Technological Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3896:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 5.73 (78% below median its 10-year median of 25.79)
  • GF Value™: 円516.13 vs. price of 円407.00 (21.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.8% below the Forest Products median (#52 of 217)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3896 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Awa Paper & Technological Co Business Description

Address 3-10-18, Minamiyasocho, Tokushima-shi, Tokushima, JPN, 770-0005
Awa Paper & Technological Co Inc is engaged in manufacturing and selling papers. The company provides air filter media, polyolefin sheets, base papers, cabin filter media, heat radiation sheets and fins, carbon fiber reinforced plastics, ceramic sheets, and cushion papers, as well as graphitic, carbon fiber, activated carbon fiber, and activated carbon.
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