SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998) EV-to-EBITDA: 5.93 (As of Sep. 21, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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TSE:3998 SuRaLa Net Co Ltd TSE:3998
66 GF Score
Price 円292.00
GF Value 円356.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is SuRaLa Net Co EV-to-EBITDA?

SuRaLa Net Co TSE:3998 -0.68% 66 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.93 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 11.83. GuruFocus rates TSE:3998 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円356.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 216 Education companies, SuRaLa Net Co ranks better than 70.83% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, SuRaLa Net Co's enterprise value is 円1,180 Mil. SuRaLa Net Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円199 Mil. Therefore, SuRaLa Net Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.93.

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

TSE:3998' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.53   Med: 11.83   Max: 400.28
Current: 3.83

During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of SuRaLa Net Co was 400.28. The lowest was -32.53. And the median was 11.83.

TSE:3998's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
70.83% of 216 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.885 vs TSE:3998: 3.83

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 (2026-09-21), SuRaLa Net Co's stock price is 円292.00. SuRaLa Net Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円-7.249. Therefore, SuRaLa Net 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).


SuRaLa Net Co  (TSE:3998) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=292.00/-7.249
=At Loss

SuRaLa Net Co's share price for today is 円292.00.
SuRaLa Net Co'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-7.249.

* 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?


SuRaLa Net Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


SuRaLa Net Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SuRaLa Net 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.

SuRaLa Net Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

SuRaLa Net Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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SuRaLa Net Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 2.51 5.53 5.49 5.58 6.63

TSE:3998 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, SuRaLa Net 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.


SuRaLa Net Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SuRaLa Net Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:3998
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SuRaLa Net Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1179.598/198.935
=5.93

SuRaLa Net Co's current Enterprise Value is 円1,180 Mil.
SuRaLa Net Co'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199 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 5.93 mean?
SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.93 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SuRaLa Net Co. This is 50% below median its historical median of 11.83. According to the industry distribution chart, SuRaLa Net Co ranks #63 out of 216 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is SuRaLa Net Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
SuRaLa Net Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.93 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 11.83. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.89. SuRaLa Net Co's value of 5.93 is 13.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SuRaLa Net Co ranks #63 out of 216 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SuRaLa Net 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 SuRaLa Net Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, SuRaLa Net Co ranks #63 out of 216 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts SuRaLa Net Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.89. SuRaLa Net Co's value of 5.93 is 13.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.83 vs. the industry median of 6.89, SuRaLa Net 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 6.89, based on 216 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. SuRaLa Net Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.93 is 13.9% 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 SuRaLa Net Co. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SuRaLa Net Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.93, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 11.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SuRaLa Net Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円356.56, compared to a current price of 円292.00 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.93, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 11.83 and 13.9% below the Education industry median of 6.89. SuRaLa Net Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.93 as of Sep. 21, 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 SuRaLa Net Co (TSE:3998) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SuRaLa Net Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円292.00 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円356.56. GuruFocus considers SuRaLa Net Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3998:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 5.93 (50% below median its 10-year median of 11.83)
  • GF Value™: 円356.56 vs. price of 円292.00 (18.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.9% below the Education median (#63 of 216)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3998 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SuRaLa Net Co Business Description

Address 1-14-10 Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0047
SuRaLa Net Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in providing educational services through e-learning and operation consulting, marketing promotion and website operation.
66GF Score

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