Kotobukiya Co (TSE:7809) EV-to-EBITDA: 2.96 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 72% Below Median

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TSE:7809 Kotobukiya Co Ltd TSE:7809
84 GF Score
Price 円1,323.00
GF Value 円1,863.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kotobukiya Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Kotobukiya Co TSE:7809 -0.08% 84 EV-to-EBITDA is 2.96 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 10.47. GuruFocus rates TSE:7809 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,863.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 701 Travel & Leisure companies, Kotobukiya Co ranks better than 90.58% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kotobukiya Co's enterprise value is 円9,722 Mil. Kotobukiya Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 円3,287 Mil. Therefore, Kotobukiya Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 2.96.

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

TSE:7809' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -80   Med: 10.47   Max: 190.65
Current: 2.96

During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kotobukiya Co was 190.65. The lowest was -80.00. And the median was 10.47.

TSE:7809's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
90.58% of 701 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 9.66 vs TSE:7809: 2.96

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 (2026-08-21), Kotobukiya Co's stock price is 円1323.00. Kotobukiya Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 円167.590. Therefore, Kotobukiya Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 7.89.

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


Kotobukiya Co  (TSE:7809) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1323.00/167.590
=7.89

Kotobukiya Co's share price for today is 円1323.00.
Kotobukiya Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円167.590.

* 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?


Kotobukiya Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kotobukiya Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kotobukiya 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.

Kotobukiya Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Kotobukiya Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Kotobukiya Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.62 14.10 4.39 6.07 3.37

TSE:7809 vs AS, HAS, LTH: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Kotobukiya 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.


Kotobukiya Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kotobukiya Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kotobukiya Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=9722.035/3287.333
=2.96

Kotobukiya Co's current Enterprise Value is 円9,722 Mil.
Kotobukiya Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円3,287 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 2.96 mean?
Kotobukiya Co (TSE:7809) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 2.96 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kotobukiya Co. This is 72% below median its historical median of 10.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Kotobukiya Co ranks #66 out of 701 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Kotobukiya Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kotobukiya Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.96 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 10.47. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.66. Kotobukiya Co's value of 2.96 is 69.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kotobukiya Co ranks #66 out of 701 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kotobukiya Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kotobukiya Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Kotobukiya Co ranks #66 out of 701 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kotobukiya Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.66. Kotobukiya Co's value of 2.96 is 69.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.47 vs. the industry median of 9.66, Kotobukiya 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 9.66, based on 701 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. Kotobukiya Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.96 is 69.4% 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 Kotobukiya Co. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kotobukiya Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.96, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 10.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kotobukiya Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kotobukiya Co (TSE:7809) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,863.03, compared to a current price of 円1,323.00 — trading 29% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.96, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 10.47 and 69.4% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 9.66. Kotobukiya Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kotobukiya Co (TSE:7809), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.96 as of Aug. 21, 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 Kotobukiya Co (TSE:7809) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kotobukiya Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,323.00 is trading 29% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,863.03. GuruFocus considers Kotobukiya Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7809:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 2.96 (72% below median its 10-year median of 10.47)
  • GF Value™: 円1,863.03 vs. price of 円1,323.00 (29% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 69.4% below the Travel & Leisure median (#66 of 701)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7809 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kotobukiya Co Business Description

Address Midori-Cho 4-5, Kotobukiya Building, Tachikawa, Tokyo, JPN, 190-8542
Kotobukiya Co Ltd is a Japanese firm engaged in the design, development, creation, wholesale, retail and import, export of toy and novelty. It also offers design services, merchandise design, model construction material, and event and promotion creation. It also sells books, artworks, figures, and character goods.
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