Kintetsu Department Store Co (TSE:8244) EV-to-EBITDA: 5.20 (As of Sep. 05, 2026) — 83% Below Median

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TSE:8244 Kintetsu Department Store Co Ltd TSE:8244
69 GF Score
Price 円1,876.00
GF Value 円2,461.42
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kintetsu Department Store Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Kintetsu Department Store Co TSE:8244 -3.20% 69 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.20 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 30.37. GuruFocus rates TSE:8244 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,461.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 956 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks better than 73.33% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kintetsu Department Store Co's enterprise value is 円73,452 Mil. Kintetsu Department Store Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円14,134 Mil. Therefore, Kintetsu Department Store Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.20.

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

TSE:8244' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -815.47   Med: 30.37   Max: 175.61
Current: 5.2

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kintetsu Department Store Co was 175.61. The lowest was -815.47. And the median was 30.37.

TSE:8244's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
73.33% of 956 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.64 vs TSE:8244: 5.20

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 (2026-09-05), Kintetsu Department Store Co's stock price is 円1876.00. Kintetsu Department Store Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円141.880. Therefore, Kintetsu Department Store Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 13.22.

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


Kintetsu Department Store Co  (TSE:8244) 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.

Kintetsu Department Store Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1876.00/141.880
=13.22

Kintetsu Department Store Co's share price for today is 円1876.00.
Kintetsu Department Store Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円141.880.

* 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?


Kintetsu Department Store Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kintetsu Department Store Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kintetsu Department Store 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.

Kintetsu Department Store Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Kintetsu Department Store Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Kintetsu Department Store Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:8244 vs DDS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Kintetsu Department Store 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.


Kintetsu Department Store Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kintetsu Department Store Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:8244
69GF Score
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Kintetsu Department Store Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Kintetsu Department Store Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=73452.011/14134
=5.20

Kintetsu Department Store Co's current Enterprise Value is 円73,452 Mil.
Kintetsu Department Store Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円14,134 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 5.20 mean?
Kintetsu Department Store Co (TSE:8244) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.20 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 Kintetsu Department Store Co. This is 83% below median its historical median of 30.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks #255 out of 956 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is Kintetsu Department Store Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kintetsu Department Store Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.20 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 30.37. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.64. Kintetsu Department Store Co's value of 5.20 is 39.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks #255 out of 956 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kintetsu Department Store Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kintetsu Department Store Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks #255 out of 956 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Kintetsu Department Store Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.64. Kintetsu Department Store Co's value of 5.20 is 39.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 30.37 vs. the industry median of 8.64, Kintetsu Department Store 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.64, based on 956 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. Kintetsu Department Store Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.20 is 39.8% 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 Kintetsu Department Store Co. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kintetsu Department Store Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.20, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 30.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kintetsu Department Store Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kintetsu Department Store Co (TSE:8244) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,461.42, compared to a current price of 円1,876.00 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.20, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 30.37 and 39.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.64. Kintetsu Department Store Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Kintetsu Department Store Co (TSE:8244), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.20 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 Kintetsu Department Store Co (TSE:8244) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kintetsu Department Store Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,876.00 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,461.42. GuruFocus considers Kintetsu Department Store Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8244:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 5.20 (83% below median its 10-year median of 30.37)
  • GF Value™: 円2,461.42 vs. price of 円1,876.00 (23.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#255 of 956)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8244 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kintetsu Department Store Co Business Description

Other Exchanges KNTTF:USA
Address 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Osaka, JPN
Kintetsu Department Store Co Ltd is principally engaged in operating department store business in the Kansai region of Japan. The company offers a broad range of merchandise, including apparel, cosmetics, medicine, jewelry, accessories, travel goods, household electric appliances, and other. Kintetsu Department Store provides complementary functions, including restaurants, coffee shops, and other services, like hotel delivery service, home delivery service, luggage storage, sightseeing information services, and other.
69GF Score

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円1,876.00
Price
円2,461.42
GF Value