Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co (TSE:5869) EV-to-EBITDA: 5.98 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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TSE:5869 Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co Ltd TSE:5869
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What is Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co TSE:5869 +0.08% 20 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.98 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 8.09. GuruFocus rates TSE:5869 with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 211 Education companies, Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co ranks better than 57.35% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's enterprise value is 円9,525 Mil. Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 円1,592 Mil. Therefore, Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.98.

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

TSE:5869' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.1   Med: 8.09   Max: 27.83
Current: 5.98

During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co was 27.83. The lowest was 5.10. And the median was 8.09.

TSE:5869's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
57.35% of 211 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.22 vs TSE:5869: 5.98

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 (2026-08-31), Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's stock price is 円1260.00. Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 円96.410. Therefore, Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 13.07.

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


Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co  (TSE:5869) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1260.00/96.410
=13.07

Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's share price for today is 円1260.00.
Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円96.410.

* 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?


Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Waseda Gakushukenkyukai 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.

Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co Annual Data
Trend Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
0.00 0.00 4.19 3.89 5.69

Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co Quarterly Data
Mar22 Mar23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.89 14.83 19.01 8.11 5.69

TSE:5869 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Waseda Gakushukenkyukai 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.


Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=9525.037/1592.456
=5.98

Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's current Enterprise Value is 円9,525 Mil.
Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円1,592 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 5.98 mean?
Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co (TSE:5869) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.98 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co. This is 26% below median its historical median of 8.09. Over the past decade, Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.10 to 27.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co ranks #90 out of 211 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.98 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 8.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.10 to a high of 27.83. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.22. Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's value of 5.98 is 17.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co ranks #90 out of 211 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co ranks #90 out of 211 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.22. Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's value of 5.98 is 17.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.10 to 27.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.09 vs. the industry median of 7.22, Waseda Gakushukenkyukai 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 7.22, based on 211 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. Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.98 is 17.2% 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 Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.98, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 8.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co stock overvalued right now?
Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co (TSE:5869) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.98. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.98, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 8.09 and 17.2% below the Education industry median of 7.22. Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co (TSE:5869), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.98 as of Aug. 31, 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.

Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co Business Description

Address 1-6-11 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0031
Waseda Gakushukenkyukai Co Ltd is engaged in the Planning and production of cram school management materials for elementary, junior high, and high school students.
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