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TSE:4720'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.18 Med: 2.99 Max: 30.58
Current: 8.17
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute was 30.58. The lowest was -13.18. And the median was 2.99.
TSE:4720's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 55.87% of 213
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.21
vs TSE:4720: 8.17
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.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720) 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.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's share price for today is 円243.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円0.608.
* 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).
* 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.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute EV-to-EBITDA Chart
TSE:4720 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute'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.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's current Enterprise Value is 円1,775 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円218 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.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.16 as of Sep. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute. This is 173% above median its historical median of 2.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute ranks #119 out of 213 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.16 is 173% above median its 10-year median of 2.99. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.21. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's value of 8.16 is 13.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute ranks #119 out of 213 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's EV-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute ranks #119 out of 213 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.21. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's value of 8.16 is 13.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.99 vs. the industry median of 7.21, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute has consistently been above 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 7.21, based on 213 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. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.16 is 13.2% above 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 Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.16, which is 173% above median its own 10-year median of 2.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円281.54, compared to a current price of 円243.00 — trading 13.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.16, which is 173% above median its 10-year median of 2.99 and 13.2% above the Education industry median of 7.21. Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.16 as of Sep. 05, 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 Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute (TSE:4720) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円243.00 is trading 13.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円281.54.
GuruFocus considers Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4720:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.16 (173% above median its 10-year median of 2.99)
GF Value™: 円281.54 vs. price of 円243.00 (13.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.2% above the Education median (#119 of 213)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4720 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Johnan Academic Preparatory Institute Inc is a Japan-based company that engages in the education business. It provides learning materials support and electronic learning services for elementary and junior high school students.
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