Hatena Co (TSE:3930) EV-to-EBITDA: -1.79 (As of Sep. 05, 2026)

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TSE:3930 Hatena Co Ltd TSE:3930
66 GF Score
Price 円777.00
GF Value 円976.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hatena Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Hatena Co TSE:3930 +0.78% 66 EV-to-EBITDA is -1.79 as of Sep. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3930 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円976.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 373 Interactive Media companies, Hatena Co ranks worse than 268096.25% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hatena Co's enterprise value is 円1,601 Mil. Hatena Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円-894 Mil. Therefore, Hatena Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -1.79.

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

TSE:3930' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -846.98   Med: 8.12   Max: 26.48
Current: -1.79

During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hatena Co was 26.48. The lowest was -846.98. And the median was 8.12.

TSE:3930's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 373 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 6.98 vs TSE:3930: -1.79

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 (2026-09-05), Hatena Co's stock price is 円777.00. Hatena Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円-231.460. Therefore, Hatena Co'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).


Hatena Co  (TSE:3930) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=777.00/-231.460
=At Loss

Hatena Co's share price for today is 円777.00.
Hatena Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-231.460.

* 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?


Hatena Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Hatena Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hatena 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.

Hatena Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Hatena Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Hatena Co Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 9.50 4.40 6.87 3.73 -2.13

TSE:3930 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Hatena 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.


Hatena Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


TSE:3930
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Hatena Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1601.387/-893.94
=-1.79

Hatena Co's current Enterprise Value is 円1,601 Mil.
Hatena Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-894 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 -1.79 mean?
Hatena Co (TSE:3930) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -1.79 as of Sep. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hatena Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Hatena Co ranks #999999 out of 373 companies in the Interactive Media industry.
Is Hatena Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hatena Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.79. Based on the distribution chart, Hatena Co ranks #999999 out of 373 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hatena Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hatena Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Hatena Co ranks #999999 out of 373 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Hatena Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.98. 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 6.98, based on 373 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 Hatena Co. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hatena Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hatena Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hatena Co (TSE:3930) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円976.09, compared to a current price of 円777.00 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.79. Hatena Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Hatena Co (TSE:3930), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.79 as of Sep. 05, 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 Hatena Co (TSE:3930) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hatena Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円777.00 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円976.09. GuruFocus considers Hatena Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3930:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -1.79
  • GF Value™: 円976.09 vs. price of 円777.00 (20.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3930 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hatena Co Business Description

Address Takamiya-cho 206, Yubinbango, Kyoto Prefecture Oike Aino-cho HigashiIri, Oike building, 9th floor, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 604-0835
Hatena Co Ltd provides internet content platform services and content marketing services technology solutions. Its content platform services include the blog, bookmark services, and shared dictionary service.
66GF Score

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円777.00
Price
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