Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.25 (As of Sep. 06, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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TSE:7238 Akebono Brake Industry Co Ltd TSE:7238
52 GF Score
Price 円106.00
GF Value 円61.97
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Akebono Brake Industry Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Akebono Brake Industry Co TSE:7238 -1.85% 52 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.25 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 5.93. GuruFocus rates TSE:7238 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円61.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,142 Vehicles & Parts companies, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks better than 79.07% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Akebono Brake Industry Co's enterprise value is 円51,673 Mil. Akebono Brake Industry Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円12,162 Mil. Therefore, Akebono Brake Industry Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.25.

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

TSE:7238' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -366.94   Med: 5.93   Max: 536.08
Current: 4.25

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Akebono Brake Industry Co was 536.08. The lowest was -366.94. And the median was 5.93.

TSE:7238's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
79.07% of 1142 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 9.22 vs TSE:7238: 4.25

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 (2026-09-06), Akebono Brake Industry Co's stock price is 円106.00. Akebono Brake Industry Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円3.970. Therefore, Akebono Brake Industry Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 26.70.

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


Akebono Brake Industry Co  (TSE:7238) 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.

Akebono Brake Industry Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=106.00/3.970
=26.70

Akebono Brake Industry Co's share price for today is 円106.00.
Akebono Brake Industry Co'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3.970.

* 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?


Akebono Brake Industry Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Akebono Brake Industry Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Akebono Brake Industry 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.

Akebono Brake Industry Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Akebono Brake Industry Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Akebono Brake Industry Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:7238 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Akebono Brake Industry 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.


Akebono Brake Industry Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Akebono Brake Industry Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:7238
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Akebono Brake Industry Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Akebono Brake Industry Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=51672.580/12162
=4.25

Akebono Brake Industry Co's current Enterprise Value is 円51,673 Mil.
Akebono Brake Industry Co'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12,162 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 4.25 mean?
Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.25 as of Sep. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Akebono Brake Industry Co. This is 28% below median its historical median of 5.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks #239 out of 1142 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Akebono Brake Industry Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Akebono Brake Industry Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.25 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 5.93. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.22. Akebono Brake Industry Co's value of 4.25 is 53.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks #239 out of 1142 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Akebono Brake Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Akebono Brake Industry Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks #239 out of 1142 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Akebono Brake Industry Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.22. Akebono Brake Industry Co's value of 4.25 is 53.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.93 vs. the industry median of 9.22, Akebono Brake Industry 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 9.22, based on 1,142 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. Akebono Brake Industry Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.25 is 53.9% 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 Akebono Brake Industry Co. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Akebono Brake Industry Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.25, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 5.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akebono Brake Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円61.97, compared to a current price of 円106.00 — trading 71.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.25, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 5.93 and 53.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 9.22. Akebono Brake Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.25 as of Sep. 06, 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 Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akebono Brake Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円106.00 is trading 71.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円61.97. GuruFocus considers Akebono Brake Industry Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7238:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 4.25 (28% below median its 10-year median of 5.93)
  • GF Value™: 円61.97 vs. price of 円106.00 (71.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#239 of 1142)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7238 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Akebono Brake Industry Co Business Description

Address 19-5 Nihonbashi Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8534
Akebono Brake Industry Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of brakes and its components. Its brakes are widely used in various applications, such as passenger and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, rail vehicles and industrial machinery. The firm's product portfolio consists of automobile brakes, motorcycle brakes, rolling stock brakes, industrial machinery brakes, sensors, and concept brake systems.
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