Linkers (TSE:5131) EV-to-EBITDA: -2.45 (As of Sep. 08, 2026)

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TSE:5131 Linkers Corp TSE:5131
57 GF Score
Price 円120.00
GF Value 円174.79
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Linkers EV-to-EBITDA?

Linkers TSE:5131 +3.45% 57 EV-to-EBITDA is -2.45 as of Sep. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5131 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円174.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Business Services companies, Linkers ranks worse than 109890% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Linkers's enterprise value is 円1,458 Mil. Linkers's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was 円-595 Mil. Therefore, Linkers's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -2.45.

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

TSE:5131' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -306.39   Med: -7.97   Max: 229.08
Current: -2.45

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Linkers was 229.08. The lowest was -306.39. And the median was -7.97.

TSE:5131's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 910 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.48 vs TSE:5131: -2.45

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 (2026-09-08), Linkers's stock price is 円120.00. Linkers's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was 円-55.170. Therefore, Linkers'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).


Linkers  (TSE:5131) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=120.00/-55.170
=At Loss

Linkers's share price for today is 円120.00.
Linkers's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-55.170.

* 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?


Linkers EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Linkers EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Linkers'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.

Linkers EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Linkers Annual Data
Trend Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 22.72 -29.09 -3.73

Linkers Quarterly Data
Jul20 Jul21 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -10.23 -3.73 -5.37 -3.03 0.00

TSE:5131 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Linkers'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.


Linkers EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Linkers EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1458.152/-595.118
=-2.45

Linkers's current Enterprise Value is 円1,458 Mil.
Linkers's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-595 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 -2.45 mean?
Linkers (TSE:5131) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -2.45 as of Sep. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Linkers. According to the industry distribution chart, Linkers ranks #999999 out of 910 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Linkers' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Linkers' current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.45. Based on the distribution chart, Linkers ranks #999999 out of 910 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Linkers has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linkers' EV-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Linkers ranks #999999 out of 910 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Linkers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.48. 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 7.48, 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 Linkers. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Linkers's current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linkers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linkers (TSE:5131) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円174.79, compared to a current price of 円120.00 — trading 31.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.45. Linkers' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Linkers (TSE:5131), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.45 as of Sep. 08, 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 Linkers (TSE:5131) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linkers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円120.00 is trading 31.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円174.79. GuruFocus considers Linkers to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5131:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -2.45
  • GF Value™: 円174.79 vs. price of 円120.00 (31.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5131 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Linkers Business Description

Address 2-3-21 Koraku, 6th Floor, Sumitomo Fudosan Iidabashi Building, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 112-0004
Linkers Corp is engaged in providing business matchmaking services and research consulting services, especially in the manufacturing sector. The various services offered by the group include Linkers Research, which investigates technology needs and seeds at the research stage and identifies the technical themes and challenges that companies should address; Linkers Sourcing, which provides technology exploration services that handle needs-based matching at the development stage; Linkers Marketing, which introduces clients technology, products, and services to corporate network and provide interview opportunities with interested companies; and Linkers for BANK, a SaaS-based business matching system that helps institutions improve their business matching operations; among others.
57GF Score

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円120.00
Price
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