SOFT99 (TSE:4464) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.13 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 262% Above Median

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TSE:4464 SOFT99 Corp TSE:4464
65 GF Score
Price 円3,550.00
GF Value 円1,643.90
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is SOFT99 EV-to-EBITDA?

SOFT99 TSE:4464 65 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.13 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 262% above its 10-year median of 2.52. GuruFocus rates TSE:4464 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,643.90 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,338 Chemicals companies, SOFT99 ranks better than 61.51% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, SOFT99's enterprise value is 円52,070 Mil. SOFT99's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円5,706 Mil. Therefore, SOFT99's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.13.

The historical rank and industry rank for SOFT99's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4464' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.83   Med: 2.52   Max: 18.86
Current: 9.13

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of SOFT99 was 18.86. The lowest was -0.83. And the median was 2.52.

TSE:4464's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
61.51% of 1338 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 12.445 vs TSE:4464: 9.13

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 (2026-08-30), SOFT99's stock price is 円3550.00. SOFT99's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円147.270. Therefore, SOFT99's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 24.11.

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


SOFT99  (TSE:4464) 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.

SOFT99's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3550.00/147.270
=24.11

SOFT99's share price for today is 円3550.00.
SOFT99'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147.270.

* 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?


SOFT99 EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


SOFT99 EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SOFT99'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.

SOFT99 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

SOFT99 Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.27 1.99 2.26 2.57 10.01

SOFT99 Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 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 4.97 21.68 15.14 10.01 9.41

TSE:4464 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, SOFT99'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.


SOFT99 EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SOFT99's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SOFT99's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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SOFT99 EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

SOFT99's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=52070.416/5705.906
=9.13

SOFT99's current Enterprise Value is 円52,070 Mil.
SOFT99'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5,706 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 9.13 mean?
SOFT99 (TSE:4464) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.13 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SOFT99. This is 262% above median its historical median of 2.52. According to the industry distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #515 out of 1338 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is SOFT99's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
SOFT99's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.13 is 262% above median its 10-year median of 2.52. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.45. SOFT99's value of 9.13 is 26.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #515 out of 1338 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SOFT99 has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SOFT99's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #515 out of 1338 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts SOFT99 in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.45. SOFT99's value of 9.13 is 26.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.52 vs. the industry median of 12.45, SOFT99 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 12.45, based on 1,338 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. SOFT99's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.13 is 26.6% 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 SOFT99. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SOFT99's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.13, which is 262% above median its own 10-year median of 2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SOFT99 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOFT99 (TSE:4464) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,643.90, compared to a current price of 円3,550.00 — trading 115.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.13, which is 262% above median its 10-year median of 2.52 and 26.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 12.45. SOFT99's overall GF Score™ is 65/100. 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 SOFT99 (TSE:4464), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.13 as of Aug. 30, 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 SOFT99 (TSE:4464) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOFT99 stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,550.00 is trading 115.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,643.90. GuruFocus considers SOFT99 to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4464:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.13 (262% above median its 10-year median of 2.52)
  • GF Value™: 円1,643.90 vs. price of 円3,550.00 (115.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100
  • Industry Position: 26.6% below the Chemicals median (#515 of 1338)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4464 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SOFT99 Business Description

Address 2-6-5 Tanimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 540-0012
SOFT99 Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products for auto and home care products. It offers products such as water block wax, cleaners, shampoo, car wash equipment, GlACO water repellant series, DIY repair paint and chemical products, synthetic snow tire chain, air freshener, eye glass cleaner and home care products. The products are exported to China, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, U.S.A, Brazil, Paraguay, Australia, and others.
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円3,550.00
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