The Kosei Securities Co (TSE:8617) EV-to-EBITDA: -0.68 (As of Sep. 08, 2026)

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TSE:8617 The Kosei Securities Co Ltd TSE:8617
64 GF Score
Price 円601.00
GF Value 円862.43
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is The Kosei Securities Co EV-to-EBITDA?

The Kosei Securities Co TSE:8617 -2.59% 64 EV-to-EBITDA is -0.68 as of Sep. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8617 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円862.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 498 Capital Markets companies, The Kosei Securities Co ranks better than 90.36% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, The Kosei Securities Co's enterprise value is 円-212 Mil. The Kosei Securities Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円314 Mil. Therefore, The Kosei Securities Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -0.68.

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

TSE:8617' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -76.09   Med: 5.99   Max: 41.36
Current: -0.48

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of The Kosei Securities Co was 41.36. The lowest was -76.09. And the median was 5.99.

TSE:8617's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
90.36% of 498 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 8.415 vs TSE:8617: -0.48

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 (2026-09-08), The Kosei Securities Co's stock price is 円601.00. The Kosei Securities Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円46.550. Therefore, The Kosei Securities Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 12.91.

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


The Kosei Securities Co  (TSE:8617) 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.

The Kosei Securities Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=601.00/46.550
=12.91

The Kosei Securities Co's share price for today is 円601.00.
The Kosei Securities 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46.550.

* 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?


The Kosei Securities Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


The Kosei Securities Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Kosei Securities 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.

The Kosei Securities Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

The Kosei Securities Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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The Kosei Securities Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:8617 vs MS, GS, SCHW: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, The Kosei Securities 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.


The Kosei Securities Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, The Kosei Securities Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Kosei Securities Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

The Kosei Securities Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=-212.445/314
=-0.68

The Kosei Securities Co's current Enterprise Value is 円-212 Mil.
The Kosei Securities 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314 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 -0.68 mean?
The Kosei Securities Co (TSE:8617) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -0.68 as of Sep. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The Kosei Securities Co. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kosei Securities Co ranks #48 out of 498 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is The Kosei Securities Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
The Kosei Securities Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.68. Based on the distribution chart, The Kosei Securities Co ranks #48 out of 498 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Kosei Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kosei Securities Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, The Kosei Securities Co ranks #48 out of 498 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places The Kosei Securities Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.42. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Capital Markets companies is 8.42, based on 498 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. 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 The Kosei Securities Co. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kosei Securities Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kosei Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kosei Securities Co (TSE:8617) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円862.43, compared to a current price of 円601.00 — trading 30.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.68. The Kosei Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 The Kosei Securities Co (TSE:8617), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.68 as of Sep. 08, 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 The Kosei Securities Co (TSE:8617) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kosei Securities Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円601.00 is trading 30.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円862.43. GuruFocus considers The Kosei Securities Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8617:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -0.68
  • GF Value™: 円862.43 vs. price of 円601.00 (30.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8617 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Kosei Securities Co Business Description

Address 1-10 Kitahama 2-Chome, Chuo-Ku, Osaka, JPN, 541-0041
The Kosei Securities Co Ltd operates in the capital market industry. The company provides brokerage service, underwriting service, and other services related to securities.
64GF Score

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