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PLANT CoTSE:7646 +0.54%67 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.11 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 4.54. GuruFocus rates TSE:7646 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,696.91 (Fairly Valued). Among 268 Retail - Defensive companies, PLANT Co ranks better than 88.06% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, PLANT Co's enterprise value is 円15,656 Mil.
PLANT Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,808 Mil. Therefore, PLANT Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLANT Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7646'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.74 Med: 4.54 Max: 87.93
Current: 4.11
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of PLANT Co was 87.93. The lowest was -30.74. And the median was 4.54.
TSE:7646's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 88.06% of 268
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.595
vs TSE:7646: 4.11
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.
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.
PLANT Co's share price for today is 円1868.00.
PLANT 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150.577.
* 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 PLANT 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:7646 vs WMT, COST, TGT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, PLANT 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.
PLANT Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PLANT Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLANT Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
PLANT Co's current Enterprise Value is 円15,656 Mil.
PLANT 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3,808 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.
PLANT Co (TSE:7646) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.11 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on PLANT Co. This is near median its historical median of 4.54. According to the industry distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #32 out of 268 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is PLANT Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
PLANT Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.11 is near median its 10-year median of 4.54. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.60. PLANT Co's value of 4.11 is 52.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #32 out of 268 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PLANT 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 PLANT Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #32 out of 268 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places PLANT Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.60. PLANT Co's value of 4.11 is 52.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.54 vs. the industry median of 8.60, PLANT 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.60, based on 268 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. PLANT Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.11 is 52.2% 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 PLANT Co. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLANT Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.11, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLANT Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLANT Co (TSE:7646) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,696.91, compared to a current price of 円1,868.00 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.11, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.54 and 52.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.60. PLANT Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100. 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 PLANT Co (TSE:7646), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.11 as of Aug. 27, 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 PLANT Co (TSE:7646) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLANT Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,868.00 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,696.91.
GuruFocus considers PLANT Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7646:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.11 (near median its 10-year median of 4.54)
GF Value™: 円1,696.91 vs. price of 円1,868.00 (10.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#32 of 268)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7646 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLANT Co Ltd is a Japan-based discount retail company that operates large community-focused stores offering a wide range-of-products, including food, groceries, clothing, and household goods. The company runs three main store formats: Joyful Store (small urban grocery outlets), Home Center (DIY, garden, and non-food products), and Super Center (large stores combining fresh food and daily living products).
67GF Score
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