Matsumoto (TSE:7901) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.77 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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TSE:7901 Matsumoto Inc TSE:7901
49 GF Score
Price 円868.00
GF Value 円1,027.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Matsumoto EV-to-EBITDA?

Matsumoto TSE:7901 -0.23% 49 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.77 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7901 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,027.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 221 Forest Products companies, Matsumoto ranks better than 83.71% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Matsumoto's enterprise value is 円1,003 Mil. Matsumoto's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円210 Mil. Therefore, Matsumoto's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.77.

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

TSE:7901' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -125.01   Med: -1.9   Max: 40.48
Current: 4.77

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Matsumoto was 40.48. The lowest was -125.01. And the median was -1.90.

TSE:7901's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
83.71% of 221 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 9.07 vs TSE:7901: 4.77

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 (2026-08-25), Matsumoto's stock price is 円868.00. Matsumoto's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円137.764. Therefore, Matsumoto's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 6.30.

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


Matsumoto  (TSE:7901) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=868.00/137.764
=6.30

Matsumoto's share price for today is 円868.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Matsumoto's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円137.764.

* 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?


Matsumoto EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Matsumoto EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Matsumoto'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.

Matsumoto EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Matsumoto Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.07 28.54 -124.53 -1.96 5.43

Matsumoto Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 -124.53 15.56 -1.96 -6.13 5.43

Matsumoto EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Matsumoto'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.


Matsumoto EV-to-EBITDA vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Matsumoto's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Matsumoto EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1002.729/210.192
=4.77

Matsumoto's current Enterprise Value is 円1,003 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Matsumoto's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円210 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 4.77 mean?
Matsumoto (TSE:7901) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.77 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Matsumoto. According to the industry distribution chart, Matsumoto ranks #36 out of 221 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Matsumoto's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Matsumoto's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.77. The Forest Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07. Matsumoto's value of 4.77 is 47.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Matsumoto ranks #36 out of 221 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Matsumoto has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matsumoto's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Matsumoto ranks #36 out of 221 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Matsumoto in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07. Matsumoto's value of 4.77 is 47.4% below this benchmark. 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 Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Forest Products companies is 9.07, based on 221 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. Matsumoto's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.77 is 47.4% 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 Matsumoto. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Matsumoto's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matsumoto stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matsumoto (TSE:7901) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,027.07, compared to a current price of 円868.00 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.77 and 47.4% below the Forest Products industry median of 9.07. Matsumoto's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Matsumoto (TSE:7901), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.77 as of Aug. 25, 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 Matsumoto (TSE:7901) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matsumoto stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円868.00 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,027.07. GuruFocus considers Matsumoto to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7901:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 4.77
  • GF Value™: 円1,027.07 vs. price of 円868.00 (15.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.4% below the Forest Products median (#36 of 221)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7901 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Matsumoto Business Description

Address 1-2-1 Shanoki Moji Ward, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kitakyushu, JPN, 800-8555
Matsumoto Inc produces and sells graduation albums, as well as commercial printing products, such as posters, catalogs, and pamphlets. The company is also engaged in the digital picture albums and self-publishing business.
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