Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co (TSE:7952) EV-to-EBITDA: 7.61 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 18% Above Median

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TSE:7952 Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Ltd TSE:7952
59 GF Score
Price 円3,460.00
GF Value 円2,736.67
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co TSE:7952 -2.67% 59 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.61 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 6.47. GuruFocus rates TSE:7952 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,736.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 700 Travel & Leisure companies, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co ranks better than 62.29% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's enterprise value is 円31,268 Mil. Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,108 Mil. Therefore, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.61.

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

TSE:7952' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22   Med: 6.47   Max: 48.56
Current: 7.61

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co was 48.56. The lowest was 1.22. And the median was 6.47.

TSE:7952's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
62.29% of 700 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 9.65 vs TSE:7952: 7.61

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 (2026-08-26), Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's stock price is 円3460.00. Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円138.870. Therefore, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 24.92.

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


Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co  (TSE:7952) 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.

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3460.00/138.870
=24.92

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's share price for today is 円3460.00.
Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing 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138.870.

* 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?


Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing 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.

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:7952 vs AS, HAS, LTH: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing 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.


Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=31268.370/4108
=7.61

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's current Enterprise Value is 円31,268 Mil.
Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing 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4,108 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 7.61 mean?
Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co (TSE:7952) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.61 as of Aug. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co. This is 18% above median its historical median of 6.47. Over the past decade, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.22 to 48.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co ranks #264 out of 700 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.61 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 6.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 48.56. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.65. Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's value of 7.61 is 21.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co ranks #264 out of 700 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co ranks #264 out of 700 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.65. Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's value of 7.61 is 21.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.22 to 48.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.47 vs. the industry median of 9.65, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing 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 9.65, based on 700 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. Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.61 is 21.1% 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 Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.61, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 6.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co (TSE:7952) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,736.67, compared to a current price of 円3,460.00 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.61, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 6.47 and 21.1% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 9.65. Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 10 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 Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co (TSE:7952), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.61 as of Aug. 26, 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 Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co (TSE:7952) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,460.00 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,736.67. GuruFocus considers Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7952:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 7.61 (18% above median its 10-year median of 6.47)
  • GF Value™: 円2,736.67 vs. price of 円3,460.00 (26.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.1% below the Travel & Leisure median (#264 of 700)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7952 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Business Description

Address 200 Terajima-cho Naka-ku, Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, JPN, 430-8665
Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Ltd is a Japan-based musical instrument manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in manufacturing and sales of musical instruments, precision metals, wood products, and electronic devices. Products offered by the company include grand pianos, upright pianos, digital pianos, hybrid pianos, and anytime pianos. It sells its products under the brand name Philosophy, Legacy, Artists, Competitions, and Institutions. Kawai has world-wide sales networks, it distributes its products in Europe, America, Asia and Oceania, Africa and the Middle East. The company is also engaged in the development and sales of software and operations of music schools, and gymnastics schools.
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