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Axial RetailingTSE:8255 +0.40%84 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.42 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 5.03. GuruFocus rates TSE:8255 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,169.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 268 Retail - Defensive companies, Axial Retailing ranks better than 83.58% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Axial Retailing's enterprise value is 円82,151 Mil.
Axial Retailing's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円18,591 Mil. Therefore, Axial Retailing's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axial Retailing's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8255'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.24 Med: 5.03 Max: 9.32
Current: 4.42
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Axial Retailing was 9.32. The lowest was 3.24. And the median was 5.03.
TSE:8255's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 83.58% of 268
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.555
vs TSE:8255: 4.42
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.
Axial Retailing's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Axial Retailing's share price for today is 円1270.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Axial Retailing's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円99.320.
* 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 Axial Retailing'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Axial Retailing'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.
Axial Retailing EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Axial Retailing's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axial Retailing's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Axial Retailing's current Enterprise Value is 円82,151 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Axial Retailing's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円18,591 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.
Axial Retailing (TSE:8255) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.42 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Axial Retailing. This is 12% below median its historical median of 5.03. Over the past decade, Axial Retailing's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.24 to 9.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Axial Retailing ranks #44 out of 268 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Axial Retailing's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Axial Retailing's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.42 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 5.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.24 to a high of 9.32. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.56. Axial Retailing's value of 4.42 is 48.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axial Retailing ranks #44 out of 268 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Axial Retailing has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axial Retailing's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Axial Retailing ranks #44 out of 268 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Axial Retailing in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.56. Axial Retailing's value of 4.42 is 48.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Axial Retailing's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.24 to 9.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.03 vs. the industry median of 8.56, Axial Retailing 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 - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.56, based on 268 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. Axial Retailing's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.42 is 48.3% 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 Axial Retailing. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axial Retailing's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.42, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 5.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axial Retailing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axial Retailing (TSE:8255) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,169.70, compared to a current price of 円1,270.00 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.42, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 5.03 and 48.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.56. Axial Retailing's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Axial Retailing (TSE:8255), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.42 as of Aug. 29, 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 Axial Retailing (TSE:8255) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axial Retailing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,270.00 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,169.70.
GuruFocus considers Axial Retailing to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8255:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.42 (12% below median its 10-year median of 5.03)
GF Value™: 円1,169.70 vs. price of 円1,270.00 (8.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#44 of 268)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8255 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axial Retailing Inc is a regional chain-store operator, headquartered in Nagaoka, Japan. The company is focused on its supermarket business. In addition to expanding the product lineup, the company is making an effort to provide private-brand products, for example by manufacturing and processing food sold in the company's stores. The company operates its business under two brands: Harashin Narus and Fressay. More than half of the company's total stores belong to the Harashin Narus store chain, and the rest are under the Fressay store chain.
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