Kohnan Shoji Co (TSE:7516) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.74 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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TSE:7516 Kohnan Shoji Co Ltd TSE:7516
67 GF Score
Price 円4,290.00
GF Value 円4,433.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Kohnan Shoji Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Kohnan Shoji Co TSE:7516 +0.94% 67 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.74 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 10.41. GuruFocus rates TSE:7516 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,433.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 951 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kohnan Shoji Co ranks worse than 50.05% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kohnan Shoji Co's enterprise value is 円374,896 Mil. Kohnan Shoji Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円42,916 Mil. Therefore, Kohnan Shoji Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.74.

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

TSE:7516' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.09   Med: 10.41   Max: 20.06
Current: 8.74

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kohnan Shoji Co was 20.06. The lowest was 7.09. And the median was 10.41.

TSE:7516's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
50.05% of 951 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.74 vs TSE:7516: 8.74

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 (2026-08-16), Kohnan Shoji Co's stock price is 円4290.00. Kohnan Shoji Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円515.900. Therefore, Kohnan Shoji Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.32.

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


Kohnan Shoji Co  (TSE:7516) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=4290.00/515.900
=8.32

Kohnan Shoji Co's share price for today is 円4290.00.
Kohnan Shoji Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円515.900.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Kohnan Shoji Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kohnan Shoji Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kohnan Shoji 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.

Kohnan Shoji Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Kohnan Shoji Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Kohnan Shoji Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:7516 vs HD, LOW, FND: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Kohnan Shoji 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.


Kohnan Shoji Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kohnan Shoji Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:7516
67GF Score
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Kohnan Shoji Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=374896.161/42916
=8.74

Kohnan Shoji Co's current Enterprise Value is 円374,896 Mil.
Kohnan Shoji Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円42,916 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 8.74 mean?
Kohnan Shoji Co (TSE:7516) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.74 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kohnan Shoji Co. This is 16% below median its historical median of 10.41. Over the past decade, Kohnan Shoji Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.09 to 20.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Kohnan Shoji Co ranks #476 out of 951 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Kohnan Shoji Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kohnan Shoji Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.74 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 10.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.09 to a high of 20.06. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.74. Kohnan Shoji Co's value of 8.74 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kohnan Shoji Co ranks #476 out of 951 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kohnan Shoji Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kohnan Shoji Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kohnan Shoji Co ranks #476 out of 951 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kohnan Shoji Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.74. Kohnan Shoji Co's value of 8.74 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Kohnan Shoji Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.09 to 20.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.41 vs. the industry median of 8.74, Kohnan Shoji Co has consistently been at 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.74, based on 951 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. Kohnan Shoji Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.74 is 0% at 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 Kohnan Shoji Co. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kohnan Shoji Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.74, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 10.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kohnan Shoji Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohnan Shoji Co (TSE:7516) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,433.00, compared to a current price of 円4,290.00 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.74, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 10.41 and 0% at the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.74. Kohnan Shoji Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Kohnan Shoji Co (TSE:7516), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.74 as of Aug. 16, 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 Kohnan Shoji Co (TSE:7516) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohnan Shoji Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円4,290.00 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,433.00. GuruFocus considers Kohnan Shoji Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7516:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 8.74 (16% below median its 10-year median of 10.41)
  • GF Value™: 円4,433.00 vs. price of 円4,290.00 (3.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Retail - Cyclical median (#476 of 951)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7516 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kohnan Shoji Co Business Description

Address 2-2-17 Nishimiyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, JPN, 532-0004
Kohnan Shoji Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that is principally engaged in the retail of products related to home improvement, housekeeping, and automotive supplies and accessories. The company operates through three store chains with different styles: Home Center, mainly offering DIY products and household goods to improve consumers' home and life; Homestock, a small-format version of Home Center with original brands EDLP and Lifelex; and Kohnan Pro, providing tools, building materials, and working equipment for professionals. The majority of the company's stores are Home Center stores.
67GF Score

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