Lec (TSE:7874) EV-to-EBITDA: 6.04 (As of Sep. 02, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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TSE:7874 Lec Inc TSE:7874
69 GF Score
Price 円959.00
GF Value 円1,310.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Lec EV-to-EBITDA?

Lec TSE:7874 -0.62% 69 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.04 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 12.13. GuruFocus rates TSE:7874 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,310.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,654 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lec ranks better than 74.18% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Lec's enterprise value is 円44,978 Mil. Lec's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円7,444 Mil. Therefore, Lec's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.04.

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

TSE:7874' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.31   Med: 12.13   Max: 55.03
Current: 6.03

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Lec was 55.03. The lowest was 5.31. And the median was 12.13.

TSE:7874's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
74.18% of 1654 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.27 vs TSE:7874: 6.03

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 (2026-09-02), Lec's stock price is 円959.00. Lec's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円82.180. Therefore, Lec's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 11.67.

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


Lec  (TSE:7874) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=959.00/82.180
=11.67

Lec's share price for today is 円959.00.
Lec'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82.180.

* 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?


Lec EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Lec EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lec'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.

Lec EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Lec Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.90 6.25 8.09 9.24 6.41

Lec Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 8.42 7.37 6.07 6.41 0.00

TSE:7874 vs PG, CL, EL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Lec'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.


Lec EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lec's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lec EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=44977.811/7444
=6.04

Lec's current Enterprise Value is 円44,978 Mil.
Lec'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7,444 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 6.04 mean?
Lec (TSE:7874) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.04 as of Sep. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lec. This is 50% below median its historical median of 12.13. Over the past decade, Lec's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.31 to 55.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Lec ranks #427 out of 1654 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is Lec's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Lec's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.04 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 12.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.31 to a high of 55.03. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.27. Lec's value of 6.04 is 34.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lec ranks #427 out of 1654 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lec has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lec's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lec ranks #427 out of 1654 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Lec in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.27. Lec's value of 6.04 is 34.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Lec's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.31 to 55.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.13 vs. the industry median of 9.27, Lec 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.27, based on 1,654 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. Lec's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.04 is 34.8% 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 Lec. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lec's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.04, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 12.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lec (TSE:7874) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,310.74, compared to a current price of 円959.00 — trading 26.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.04, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 12.13 and 34.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.27. Lec's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Lec (TSE:7874), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.04 as of Sep. 02, 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 Lec (TSE:7874) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lec stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円959.00 is trading 26.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,310.74. GuruFocus considers Lec to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7874:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 6.04 (50% below median its 10-year median of 12.13)
  • GF Value™: 円1,310.74 vs. price of 円959.00 (26.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#427 of 1654)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7874 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lec Business Description

Address 3-15-1 Nihonbashi-hamacho, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0007
Lec Inc engages in the manufacture, sale, and import-export of household utensils, gift articles, and corporate sales palpate articles. It offers its products in various groups namely hook group, kitchen, bath supplies, toilet supplies, cleaning supplies and laundry article. Its products include sticker hooks, paper towel holders, electric toothbrush holders, cleaning tools, and extendable folding laundry clothes hangers.
69GF Score

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