TOWA Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4553) EV-to-EBITDA: 10.28 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4553 TOWA Pharmaceutical Co Ltd TSE:4553
86 GF Score
Price 円3,935.00
GF Value 円3,427.40
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is TOWA Pharmaceutical Co EV-to-EBITDA?

TOWA Pharmaceutical Co TSE:4553 +0.13% 86 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.28 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 10.26. GuruFocus rates TSE:4553 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,427.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 733 Drug Manufacturers companies, TOWA Pharmaceutical Co ranks better than 60.03% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, TOWA Pharmaceutical Co's enterprise value is 円381,410 Mil. TOWA Pharmaceutical Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円37,085 Mil. Therefore, TOWA Pharmaceutical Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.28.

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

TSE:4553' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.3   Med: 10.26   Max: 44.46
Current: 10.29

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of TOWA Pharmaceutical Co was 44.46. The lowest was 6.30. And the median was 10.26.

TSE:4553's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
60.03% of 733 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 13.06 vs TSE:4553: 10.29

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 (2026-08-28), TOWA Pharmaceutical Co's stock price is 円3935.00. TOWA Pharmaceutical Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円167.960. Therefore, TOWA Pharmaceutical Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 23.43.

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


TOWA Pharmaceutical Co  (TSE:4553) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3935.00/167.960
=23.43

TOWA Pharmaceutical Co's share price for today is 円3935.00.
TOWA Pharmaceutical 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167.960.

* 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?


TOWA Pharmaceutical Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


TOWA Pharmaceutical Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TOWA Pharmaceutical 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.

TOWA Pharmaceutical Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

TOWA Pharmaceutical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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TOWA Pharmaceutical Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:4553 vs ZTS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, TOWA Pharmaceutical 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.


TOWA Pharmaceutical Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, TOWA Pharmaceutical Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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TOWA Pharmaceutical Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=381409.657/37085
=10.28

TOWA Pharmaceutical Co's current Enterprise Value is 円381,410 Mil.
TOWA Pharmaceutical 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37,085 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 10.28 mean?
TOWA Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4553) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.28 as of Aug. 28, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on TOWA Pharmaceutical Co. This is near median its historical median of 10.26. Over the past decade, TOWA Pharmaceutical Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.30 to 44.46. According to the industry distribution chart, TOWA Pharmaceutical Co ranks #293 out of 733 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is TOWA Pharmaceutical Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
TOWA Pharmaceutical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.28 is near median its 10-year median of 10.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.30 to a high of 44.46. The Drug Manufacturers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.06. TOWA Pharmaceutical Co's value of 10.28 is 21.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TOWA Pharmaceutical Co ranks #293 out of 733 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TOWA Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TOWA Pharmaceutical Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, TOWA Pharmaceutical Co ranks #293 out of 733 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts TOWA Pharmaceutical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.06. TOWA Pharmaceutical Co's value of 10.28 is 21.3% below this benchmark. Historically, TOWA Pharmaceutical Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.30 to 44.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.26 vs. the industry median of 13.06, TOWA Pharmaceutical 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Drug Manufacturers companies is 13.06, based on 733 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. TOWA Pharmaceutical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.28 is 21.3% 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 TOWA Pharmaceutical Co. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TOWA Pharmaceutical Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TOWA Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TOWA Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4553) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,427.40, compared to a current price of 円3,935.00 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.26 and 21.3% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 13.06. TOWA Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 TOWA Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4553), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.28 as of Aug. 28, 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 TOWA Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4553) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TOWA Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,935.00 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,427.40. GuruFocus considers TOWA Pharmaceutical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4553:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 10.28 (near median its 10-year median of 10.26)
  • GF Value™: 円3,427.40 vs. price of 円3,935.00 (14.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.3% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#293 of 733)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4553 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TOWA Pharmaceutical Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6QC:Germany
Address 2-11, Shinbashi-cho, Kadoma, Osaka, JPN, 571-8580
TOWA Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is a Japan based pharmaceutical company engaged in research and development, production, and marketing of generic drugs. It also provides drug consulting services for patients and their families and relatives. It organizes academic seminars for medical professionals and posts articles in journals. It participates in training for pharmacists. The company has three main plants in operation namely Osaka plant, Okayama plant, and Yamagata plant. Towa has offers more than 500 drugs to meet the diverse therapeutic requirements including lifestyle related diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, digestive system diseases, nervous system diseases and allergic diseases, vitamins and antibiotics.
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