Poplar Co (TSE:7601) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.51 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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TSE:7601 Poplar Co Ltd TSE:7601
53 GF Score
Price 円167.00
GF Value 円211.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Poplar Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Poplar Co TSE:7601 +0.60% 53 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.51 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7601 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円211.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 951 Retail - Cyclical companies, Poplar Co ranks better than 81.07% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Poplar Co's enterprise value is 円1,409 Mil. Poplar Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円312 Mil. Therefore, Poplar Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.51.

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

TSE:7601' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4466.06   Med: -1.37   Max: 549.39
Current: 4.51

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Poplar Co was 549.39. The lowest was -4466.06. And the median was -1.37.

TSE:7601's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
81.07% of 951 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.67 vs TSE:7601: 4.51

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 (2026-08-20), Poplar Co's stock price is 円167.00. Poplar Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円8.230. Therefore, Poplar Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 20.29.

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


Poplar Co  (TSE:7601) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=167.00/8.230
=20.29

Poplar Co's share price for today is 円167.00.
Poplar 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8.230.

* 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?


Poplar Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Poplar Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Poplar 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.

Poplar Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Poplar Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.53 -29.58 6.09 4.04 4.95

Poplar Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:7601 vs DDS, M: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Poplar 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.


Poplar Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Poplar Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1408.833/312.222
=4.51

Poplar Co's current Enterprise Value is 円1,409 Mil.
Poplar 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312 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 4.51 mean?
Poplar Co (TSE:7601) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.51 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Poplar Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Poplar Co ranks #180 out of 951 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Poplar Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Poplar Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.51. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.67. Poplar Co's value of 4.51 is 48% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Poplar Co ranks #180 out of 951 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Poplar Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Poplar Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Poplar Co ranks #180 out of 951 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Poplar Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.67. Poplar Co's value of 4.51 is 48% below this benchmark. 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 8.67, 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. Poplar Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.51 is 48% 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 Poplar Co. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Poplar Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Poplar Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poplar Co (TSE:7601) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円211.96, compared to a current price of 円167.00 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.51 and 48% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.67. Poplar Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Poplar Co (TSE:7601), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.51 as of Aug. 20, 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 Poplar Co (TSE:7601) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poplar Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円167.00 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円211.96. GuruFocus considers Poplar Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7601:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 4.51
  • GF Value™: 円211.96 vs. price of 円167.00 (21.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#180 of 951)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Poplar Co Business Description

Address 665-1 Kuji Asa-cho Asa-Kitaku, Hiroshima, JPN, 731-3395
Poplar Co Ltd is a Japna based company operating convenience stores. Through the Convenience Store segment it operates market-based and community-based convenience stores under the names POPLAR, SEIKATSU SAIKA, Kurashi House and Three Eight, which sell fast food, processed food, perishable food, and others. The Company is also involved in food manufacture and wholesale business, the drug store operation business, the insurance agency business, as well as real estate management business.
53GF Score

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円167.00
Price
円211.96
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