Startline Co (TSE:477A) EV-to-EBITDA: 6.85 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — 37% Above Median

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What is Startline Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Startline Co TSE:477A +7.16% 7 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.85 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:477A with a GF Score™ of 7/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 909 Business Services companies, Startline Co ranks better than 54.46% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Startline Co's enterprise value is 円5,743 Mil. Startline Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円838 Mil. Therefore, Startline Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.85.

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

TSE:477A' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.54   Med: 5   Max: 10.42
Current: 6.86

During the past 3 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Startline Co was 10.42. The lowest was 4.54. And the median was 5.00.

TSE:477A's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
54.46% of 909 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.55 vs TSE:477A: 6.86

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 (2026-09-04), Startline Co's stock price is 円793.00. Startline Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円105.759. Therefore, Startline Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 7.50.

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


Startline Co  (TSE:477A) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=793.00/105.759
=7.50

Startline Co's share price for today is 円793.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Startline Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円105.759.

* 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?


Startline Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Startline Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Startline 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.

Startline Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Startline Co Annual Data
Trend Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
0.00 0.00 5.16

Startline Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.16

TSE:477A vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Startline 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.


Startline Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Startline Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Startline Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=5742.951/838.322
=6.85

Startline Co's current Enterprise Value is 円5,743 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Startline Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円838 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 6.85 mean?
Startline Co (TSE:477A) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.85 as of Sep. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Startline Co. This is 37% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Startline Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.54 to 10.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Startline Co ranks #414 out of 909 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Startline Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Startline Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.85 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.54 to a high of 10.42. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.55. Startline Co's value of 6.85 is 9.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Startline Co ranks #414 out of 909 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Startline Co has a GF Score™ of 7/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Startline Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Startline Co ranks #414 out of 909 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Startline Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.55. Startline Co's value of 6.85 is 9.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Startline Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.54 to 10.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 7.55, Startline 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.55, based on 909 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. Startline Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.85 is 9.3% 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 Startline Co. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Startline Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.85, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Startline Co stock overvalued right now?
Startline Co (TSE:477A) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.85. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.85, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 9.3% below the Business Services industry median of 7.55. Startline Co's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 with 3 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 Startline Co (TSE:477A), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.85 as of Sep. 04, 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.

Startline Co Business Description

Address 1-12-17 Kamirenjaku, Mitaka Business Park Building 1, 3rd Floor, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, JPN, 181-0012
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