Career Co (TSE:6198) EV-to-EBITDA: 17.15 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 65% Above Median

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TSE:6198 Career Co Ltd TSE:6198
51 GF Score
Price 円200.00
GF Value 円281.40
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Career Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Career Co TSE:6198 -0.50% 51 EV-to-EBITDA is 17.15 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 10.37. GuruFocus rates TSE:6198 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円281.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Business Services companies, Career Co ranks worse than 82.99% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Career Co's enterprise value is 円729 Mil. Career Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円42 Mil. Therefore, Career Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 17.15.

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

TSE:6198' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -164.57   Med: 10.37   Max: 540.46
Current: 17.15

During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Career Co was 540.46. The lowest was -164.57. And the median was 10.37.

TSE:6198's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
82.99% of 911 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.34 vs TSE:6198: 17.15

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), Career Co's stock price is 円200.00. Career Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-18.376. Therefore, Career Co'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).


Career Co  (TSE:6198) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=200.00/-18.376
=At Loss

Career Co's share price for today is 円200.00.
Career Co'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-18.376.

* 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?


Career Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Career Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Career 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.

Career Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Career Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Career Co 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 19.01 109.70 18.93 9.88 40.49

TSE:6198 vs RHI, KFY, TNET: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Career 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.


Career Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Career Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=728.506/42.482
=17.15

Career Co's current Enterprise Value is 円729 Mil.
Career Co'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42 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 17.15 mean?
Career Co (TSE:6198) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 17.15 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 Career Co. This is 65% above median its historical median of 10.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Career Co ranks #756 out of 911 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 83%.
Is Career Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Career Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.15 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 10.37. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.34. Career Co's value of 17.15 is 133.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Career Co ranks #756 out of 911 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Career Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Career Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to RHI and KFY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Career Co ranks #756 out of 911 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Career Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.34. Career Co's value of 17.15 is 133.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.37 vs. the industry median of 7.34, Career Co 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.34, based on 911 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. Career Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.15 is 133.7% 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 Career Co. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Career Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.15, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 10.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Career Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Career Co (TSE:6198) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円281.40, compared to a current price of 円200.00 — trading 28.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.15, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 10.37 and 133.7% above the Business Services industry median of 7.34. Career Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 2 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 Career Co (TSE:6198), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.15 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 Career Co (TSE:6198) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Career Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円200.00 is trading 28.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円281.40. GuruFocus considers Career Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6198:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 17.15 (65% above median its 10-year median of 10.37)
  • GF Value™: 円281.40 vs. price of 円200.00 (28.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 133.7% above the Business Services median (#756 of 911)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6198 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Career Co Business Description

Address 2-6-1 Nishi Shinjuku, 40th floor, Shinjuku Sumitomo Building, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0023
Career Co Ltd offers human resources services. The company provides employees staffing and dispatch services; and general worker dispatching, outsourcing, job consulting and advertising, and paid employment introduction services. Career also provides outsourcing services. The company provides personnel primarily for nursing care and medical facilities, building maintenance, equipment management, warehouse, and office support industries.
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