ItoKuro (TSE:6049) EV-to-EBITDA: -4.32 (As of Sep. 15, 2026)

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TSE:6049 ItoKuro Inc TSE:6049
60 GF Score
Price 円252.00
GF Value 円258.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is ItoKuro EV-to-EBITDA?

ItoKuro TSE:6049 -1.56% 60 EV-to-EBITDA is -4.32 as of Sep. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6049 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円258.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 379 Interactive Media companies, ItoKuro ranks better than 98.15% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, ItoKuro's enterprise value is 円-2,215 Mil. ItoKuro's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円513 Mil. Therefore, ItoKuro's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -4.32.

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

TSE:6049' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.39   Med: 10.86   Max: 40.18
Current: -4.31

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of ItoKuro was 40.18. The lowest was -16.39. And the median was 10.86.

TSE:6049's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
98.15% of 379 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 7.16 vs TSE:6049: -4.31

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 (2026-09-15), ItoKuro's stock price is 円252.00. ItoKuro's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円11.680. Therefore, ItoKuro's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 21.58.

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


ItoKuro  (TSE:6049) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=252.00/11.680
=21.58

ItoKuro's share price for today is 円252.00.
ItoKuro's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円11.680.

* 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?


ItoKuro EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


ItoKuro EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ItoKuro'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.

ItoKuro EV-to-EBITDA Chart

ItoKuro Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
EV-to-EBITDA
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ItoKuro Quarterly Data
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TSE:6049 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, ItoKuro'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.


ItoKuro EV-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, ItoKuro's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ItoKuro EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=-2215.143/513.238
=-4.32

ItoKuro's current Enterprise Value is 円-2,215 Mil.
ItoKuro's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円513 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 -4.32 mean?
ItoKuro (TSE:6049) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -4.32 as of Sep. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ItoKuro. According to the industry distribution chart, ItoKuro ranks #7 out of 379 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is ItoKuro's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
ItoKuro's current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.32. Based on the distribution chart, ItoKuro ranks #7 out of 379 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ItoKuro has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ItoKuro's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, ItoKuro ranks #7 out of 379 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places ItoKuro in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.16. 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 Interactive Media company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Interactive Media companies is 7.16, based on 379 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 ItoKuro. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ItoKuro's current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ItoKuro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ItoKuro (TSE:6049) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円258.34, compared to a current price of 円252.00 — trading 2.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.32. ItoKuro's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 ItoKuro (TSE:6049), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.32 as of Sep. 15, 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 ItoKuro (TSE:6049) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ItoKuro stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円252.00 is trading 2.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円258.34. GuruFocus considers ItoKuro to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6049:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -4.32
  • GF Value™: 円258.34 vs. price of 円252.00 (2.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6049 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ItoKuro Business Description

Address 2-9-11 ORIX Akasaka 2-chome Building, 6th Floor, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-0052
ItoKuro Inc provides media and consulting services. It operates School Navi, a domain-specific portal site for infants, elementary school students, and junior school students. The company also offers tutor comparison net, medical school preparatory manual, and medical examination manual site. The company consulting services is engaged in supporting the marketing activities of client companies in the education industry and the financial industry.
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