Def Consulting (TSE:4833) EV-to-EBITDA: -1.56 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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TSE:4833 Def Consulting Inc TSE:4833
52 GF Score
Price 円60.00
GF Value 円68.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Def Consulting EV-to-EBITDA?

Def Consulting TSE:4833 +3.45% 52 EV-to-EBITDA is -1.56 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4833 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円68.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Business Services companies, Def Consulting ranks worse than 109890% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Def Consulting's enterprise value is 円3,919.0 Mil. Def Consulting's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-2,509.9 Mil. Therefore, Def Consulting's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -1.56.

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

TSE:4833' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -414.71   Med: -6.75   Max: 75.73
Current: -1.56

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Def Consulting was 75.73. The lowest was -414.71. And the median was -6.75.

TSE:4833's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 910 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.52 vs TSE:4833: -1.56

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 (2026-08-29), Def Consulting's stock price is 円60.00. Def Consulting's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-43.030. Therefore, Def Consulting's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


Def Consulting  (TSE:4833) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=60.00/-43.030
=At Loss

Def Consulting's share price for today is 円60.00.
Def Consulting'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-43.030.

* 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?


Def Consulting EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Def Consulting EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Def Consulting'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.

Def Consulting EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Def Consulting 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 -9.86 -4.98 -5.62 -5.05 -2.07

Def Consulting 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 -14.90 -18.17 -3.22 -2.07 0.00

TSE:4833 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Def Consulting'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.


Def Consulting EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

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

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


TSE:4833
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Def Consulting EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=3918.965/-2509.932
=-1.56

Def Consulting's current Enterprise Value is 円3,919.0 Mil.
Def Consulting'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-2,509.9 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 -1.56 mean?
Def Consulting (TSE:4833) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -1.56 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Def Consulting. According to the industry distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #999999 out of 910 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Def Consulting's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Def Consulting's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.56. Based on the distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #999999 out of 910 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Def Consulting has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Def Consulting's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #999999 out of 910 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Def Consulting in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.52. 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 7.52, based on 910 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. 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 Def Consulting. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Def Consulting's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Def Consulting stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Def Consulting (TSE:4833) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円68.09, compared to a current price of 円60.00 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.56. Def Consulting's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Def Consulting (TSE:4833), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.56 as of Aug. 29, 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 Def Consulting (TSE:4833) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Def Consulting stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円60.00 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円68.09. GuruFocus considers Def Consulting to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4833:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -1.56
  • GF Value™: 円68.09 vs. price of 円60.00 (11.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4833 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Def Consulting Business Description

Address 21F Toranomon Hills Mori Tower, 1-23-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-6321
Def Consulting Inc is a strategic advisory firm specializing in business transformation, digital innovation, and operational efficiency. The company partners with organizations across industries to deliver tailored solutions that drive growth and competitiveness using consultants combined with deep industry knowledge and cutting-edge methodologies to solve complex business challenges.
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