Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) EV-to-EBITDA: 1.98 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4690 Nippon Pallet Pool Co Ltd TSE:4690
42 GF Score
Price 円2,501.00
GF Value 円2,001.43
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Nippon Pallet Pool Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Nippon Pallet Pool Co TSE:4690 42 EV-to-EBITDA is 1.98 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 1.84. GuruFocus rates TSE:4690 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,001.43. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's enterprise value is 円5,050 Mil. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was 円2,556 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 1.98.

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

TSE:4690' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18   Med: 1.84   Max: 2.65
Current: 1.98

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Nippon Pallet Pool Co was 2.65. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 1.84.

TSE:4690's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Industry Median: 9.02 vs TSE:4690: 1.98

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 (2026-08-26), Nippon Pallet Pool Co's stock price is 円2501.00. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was 円174.180. Therefore, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 14.36.

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


Nippon Pallet Pool Co  (TSE:4690) 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.

Nippon Pallet Pool Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2501.00/174.180
=14.36

Nippon Pallet Pool Co's share price for today is 円2501.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was 円174.180.

* 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?


Nippon Pallet Pool Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Nippon Pallet Pool Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Pallet Pool 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.

Nippon Pallet Pool Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Nippon Pallet Pool Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Nippon Pallet Pool Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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TSE:4690 vs SW, PKG, AMCR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nippon Pallet Pool 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.


Nippon Pallet Pool Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:4690
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Nippon Pallet Pool Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Nippon Pallet Pool Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=5050.212/2555.945
=1.98

Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current Enterprise Value is 円5,050 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was 円2,556 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 1.98 mean?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 1.98 as of Aug. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nippon Pallet Pool Co. This is near median its historical median of 1.84. Over the past decade, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.18 to 2.65.
Is Nippon Pallet Pool Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.98 is near median its 10-year median of 1.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 2.65. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's value of 1.98 is 78% below this industry median. Overall, Nippon Pallet Pool Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Pallet Pool Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SW and PKG?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co's EV-to-EBITDA of 1.98 can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's value of 1.98 is 78% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.18 to 2.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.84 vs. the industry median of 9.02, Nippon Pallet Pool 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 9.02, based on 352 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. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.98 is 78% 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Pallet Pool Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.98. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,001.43, compared to a current price of 円2,501.00 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.84 and 78% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 9.02. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.98 as of Aug. 26, 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Pallet Pool Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,501.00 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,001.43.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4690:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 1.98 (near median its 10-year median of 1.84)
  • GF Value™: 円2,001.43 vs. price of 円2,501.00 (25% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78% below the Packaging & Containers median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4690 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nippon Pallet Pool Co Business Description

Address 2-8-11 Shibata, Kyoei Building, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530 0012
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in the business of providing a pallet pool system that enables corporate activities and supports physical distribution. The products of the company include palette, Nestainer, Oricon Cart, Boards and Boxes, and others. The company also provides Plastic pallets, Wooden pallets, Fold Deck, Assist Suit, and other products on rental basis.
42GF Score

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円2,501.00
Price
円2,001.43
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