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Starts PublishingTSE:7849 +0.82%86 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.60 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 5.14. GuruFocus rates TSE:7849 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,940.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 751 Media - Diversified companies, Starts Publishing ranks better than 68.18% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Starts Publishing's enterprise value is 円7,681 Mil.
Starts Publishing's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,671 Mil. Therefore, Starts Publishing's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.60.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starts Publishing's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7849'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23 Med: 5.14 Max: 19.08
Current: 4.59
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Starts Publishing was 19.08. The lowest was 1.23. And the median was 5.14.
TSE:7849's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 68.18% of 751
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.26
vs TSE:7849: 4.59
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.
Starts Publishing's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Starts Publishing's share price for today is 円3080.00.
Starts Publishing's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円327.610.
* 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 Starts Publishing'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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Starts Publishing'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.
Starts Publishing EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Starts Publishing's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starts Publishing's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Starts Publishing's current Enterprise Value is 円7,681 Mil.
Starts Publishing's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円1,671 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.
Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.60 as of Sep. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Starts Publishing. This is 11% below median its historical median of 5.14. Over the past decade, Starts Publishing's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.23 to 19.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #239 out of 751 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is Starts Publishing's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Starts Publishing's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.60 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 5.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 19.08. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.26. Starts Publishing's value of 4.60 is 36.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #239 out of 751 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Starts Publishing has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starts Publishing's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #239 out of 751 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Starts Publishing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.26. Starts Publishing's value of 4.60 is 36.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Starts Publishing's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.23 to 19.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.14 vs. the industry median of 7.26, Starts Publishing 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.26, based on 751 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. Starts Publishing's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.60 is 36.6% 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 Starts Publishing. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starts Publishing's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.60, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 5.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starts Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,940.56, compared to a current price of 円3,080.00 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.60, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 5.14 and 36.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.26. Starts Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.60 as of Sep. 05, 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,080.00 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,940.56.
GuruFocus considers Starts Publishing to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7849:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.60 (11% below median its 10-year median of 5.14)
GF Value™: 円2,940.56 vs. price of 円3,080.00 (4.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.6% below the Media - Diversified median (#239 of 751)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7849 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starts Publishing Corp is engaged in Tokyo marketing domain which include event planning and management and sales to publishing store, and post contents of the domain. Its segments include: Book content business; and Media Solutions Business. It derives maximum revenue from Book content business segment.
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