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HopeTSE:6195 +1.49%55 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.53 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 6.80. GuruFocus rates TSE:6195 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円340.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 768 Media - Diversified companies, Hope ranks better than 54.56% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hope's enterprise value is 円2,382 Mil.
Hope's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円279 Mil. Therefore, Hope's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hope's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6195'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.54 Med: 6.8 Max: 199.39
Current: 6.37
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hope was 199.39. The lowest was -22.54. And the median was 6.80.
TSE:6195's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 54.56% of 768
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.315
vs TSE:6195: 6.37
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 (2026-09-21), Hope's stock price is 円205.00.
Hope's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円11.900. Therefore, Hope's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 17.23.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
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.
Hope's share price for today is 円205.00.
Hope's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円11.900.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Hope'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.
TSE:6195 vs APP, OMC, TTD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Hope'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.
Hope EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hope's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hope's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Hope's current Enterprise Value is 円2,382 Mil.
Hope's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円279 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.
Hope (TSE:6195) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.53 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hope. This is 25% above median its historical median of 6.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Hope ranks #349 out of 768 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is Hope's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hope's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.53 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 6.80. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.32. Hope's value of 8.53 is 16.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hope ranks #349 out of 768 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hope has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hope's EV-to-EBITDA compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hope ranks #349 out of 768 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Hope in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.32. Hope's value of 8.53 is 16.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.80 vs. the industry median of 7.32, Hope has consistently been above 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.32, based on 768 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. Hope's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.53 is 16.6% above 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 Hope. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hope's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.53, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 6.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hope stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hope (TSE:6195) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円340.84, compared to a current price of 円205.00 — trading 39.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.53, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 6.80 and 16.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.32. Hope's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Hope (TSE:6195), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.53 as of Sep. 21, 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 Hope (TSE:6195) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hope stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円205.00 is trading 39.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円340.84.
GuruFocus considers Hope to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6195:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.53 (25% above median its 10-year median of 6.80)
GF Value™: 円340.84 vs. price of 円205.00 (39.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#349 of 768)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6195 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hope Inc provides services specialized for local governments to secure financial resources and reduce expenses. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the following reportable segments; Advertising Business, Jichitai Works Business, and Others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Advertising business, which involves purchasing advertising space on various media such as websites, newsletters, tax notices, etc., owned by local governments through bidding and selling it to private companies (smart resource services), collaborating with local governments to publish information booklets for residents (smart creation services), and offering financial resources consulting to local governments.
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