Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.47 (As of Sep. 02, 2026) — 43% Below Median

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TSE:4172 Hi-Crates Co Ltd TSE:4172
67 GF Score
Price 円2,300.00
GF Value 円2,336.32
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hi-Crates Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Hi-Crates Co TSE:4172 -0.90% 67 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.47 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 7.78. GuruFocus rates TSE:4172 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,336.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 515 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Hi-Crates Co ranks better than 87.57% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hi-Crates Co's enterprise value is 円3,491 Mil. Hi-Crates Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円781 Mil. Therefore, Hi-Crates Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.47.

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

TSE:4172' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.73   Med: 7.78   Max: 338.47
Current: 4.47

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hi-Crates Co was 338.47. The lowest was 2.73. And the median was 7.78.

TSE:4172's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
87.57% of 515 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 10.43 vs TSE:4172: 4.47

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 (2026-09-02), Hi-Crates Co's stock price is 円2300.00. Hi-Crates Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円234.015. Therefore, Hi-Crates Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 9.83.

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


Hi-Crates Co  (TSE:4172) 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.

Hi-Crates Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2300.00/234.015
=9.83

Hi-Crates Co's share price for today is 円2300.00.
Hi-Crates 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234.015.

* 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?


Hi-Crates Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Hi-Crates Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hi-Crates 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.

Hi-Crates Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Hi-Crates Co Annual Data
Trend Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 8.54 4.95 7.71 5.05 5.84

Hi-Crates Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:4172 vs VEEV, BTSG, TEM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, Hi-Crates 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.


Hi-Crates Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Hi-Crates Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:4172
67GF Score
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Hi-Crates Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=3490.927/780.696
=4.47

Hi-Crates Co's current Enterprise Value is 円3,491 Mil.
Hi-Crates 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781 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 4.47 mean?
Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.47 as of Sep. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hi-Crates Co. This is 43% below median its historical median of 7.78. Over the past decade, Hi-Crates Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.73 to 338.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Crates Co ranks #64 out of 515 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Hi-Crates Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hi-Crates Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.47 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 7.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.73 to a high of 338.47. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.43. Hi-Crates Co's value of 4.47 is 57.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Crates Co ranks #64 out of 515 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hi-Crates Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Crates Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Hi-Crates Co ranks #64 out of 515 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Hi-Crates Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.43. Hi-Crates Co's value of 4.47 is 57.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hi-Crates Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.73 to 338.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.78 vs. the industry median of 10.43, Hi-Crates 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 10.43, based on 515 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. Hi-Crates Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.47 is 57.1% 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 Hi-Crates Co. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Crates Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.47, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 7.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Crates Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,336.32, compared to a current price of 円2,300.00 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.47, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 7.78 and 57.1% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 10.43. Hi-Crates Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.47 as of Sep. 02, 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 Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Crates Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,300.00 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,336.32. GuruFocus considers Hi-Crates Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4172:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 4.47 (43% below median its 10-year median of 7.78)
  • GF Value™: 円2,336.32 vs. price of 円2,300.00 (1.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.1% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#64 of 515)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4172 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hi-Crates Co Business Description

Address 3-12-33 Noda, Kita-ku, Okayama, JPN, 700-0971
Hi-Crates Co Ltd formerly, Towa Hi System Co Ltd is involved in the Research and development, sales, and support for integrated dental electronic medical record systems. Research and development, sales and support for iPad and web apps. which includes AI/voice electronic medical record integrated system, Visual examination and periodontal examination system, Interview System, Self-pay estimated system, Image management system etc.
67GF Score

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円2,300.00
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