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Top Culture CoTSE:7640 -1.10%47 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.55 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 7.14. GuruFocus rates TSE:7640 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of 円126.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Retail - Cyclical companies, Top Culture Co ranks worse than 60.13% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Top Culture Co's enterprise value is 円10,880 Mil.
Top Culture Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円1,031 Mil. Therefore, Top Culture Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for Top Culture Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7640'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -115.32 Med: 7.14 Max: 58.94
Current: 10.55
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Top Culture Co was 58.94. The lowest was -115.32. And the median was 7.14.
TSE:7640's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 60.13% of 953
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.64
vs TSE:7640: 10.55
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.
Top Culture Co (TSE:7640) 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.
Top Culture Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Top Culture Co's share price for today is 円180.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Top Culture Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円21.920.
* 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 Top Culture 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.
TSE:7640 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Top Culture 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.
Top Culture Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Top Culture Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Top Culture Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Top Culture Co's current Enterprise Value is 円10,880 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Top Culture Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円1,031 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.
Top Culture Co (TSE:7640) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.55 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Top Culture Co. This is 48% above median its historical median of 7.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Top Culture Co ranks #573 out of 953 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is Top Culture Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Top Culture Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.55 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 7.14. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.64. Top Culture Co's value of 10.55 is 22.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Top Culture Co ranks #573 out of 953 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Top Culture Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Top Culture Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Top Culture Co ranks #573 out of 953 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Top Culture Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.64. Top Culture Co's value of 10.55 is 22.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.14 vs. the industry median of 8.64, Top Culture 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.64, based on 953 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. Top Culture Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.55 is 22.1% 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 Top Culture Co. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Top Culture Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.55, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 7.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Top Culture Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Top Culture Co (TSE:7640) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円126.52, compared to a current price of 円180.00 — trading 42.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.55, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 7.14 and 22.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.64. Top Culture Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Top Culture Co (TSE:7640), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.55 as of Aug. 23, 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 Top Culture Co (TSE:7640) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Top Culture Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円180.00 is trading 42.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円126.52.
GuruFocus considers Top Culture Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7640:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.55 (48% above median its 10-year median of 7.14)
GF Value™: 円126.52 vs. price of 円180.00 (42.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#573 of 953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7640 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Top Culture Co Ltd is a speciality retail company. The firm mainly sells books, stationery, music and video software. The company owns and operates approximately 74 retail stores in Japan. In addition, the company is engaged in the management of sports facilities and maintenance of store facilities. Its reportable segments are: Tsutaya Bookstore Business, Games and trading cards business, Sports-related business, Visiting nurse business, and Catering business.
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