Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.97 (As of Sep. 21, 2026) — 52% Below Median

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TSE:9052 Sanyo Electric Railway Co Ltd TSE:9052
71 GF Score
Price 円2,007.00
GF Value 円2,142.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sanyo Electric Railway Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Sanyo Electric Railway Co TSE:9052 -0.50% 71 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 18.76. GuruFocus rates TSE:9052 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,142.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 925 Transportation companies, Sanyo Electric Railway Co ranks worse than 56.97% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sanyo Electric Railway Co's enterprise value is 円81,929 Mil. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円9,132 Mil. Therefore, Sanyo Electric Railway Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.97.

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

TSE:9052' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.65   Med: 18.76   Max: 68.11
Current: 8.96

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sanyo Electric Railway Co was 68.11. The lowest was 7.65. And the median was 18.76.

TSE:9052's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
56.97% of 925 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.9 vs TSE:9052: 8.96

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 (2026-09-21), Sanyo Electric Railway Co's stock price is 円2007.00. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円157.607. Therefore, Sanyo Electric Railway Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 12.73.

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


Sanyo Electric Railway Co  (TSE:9052) 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.

Sanyo Electric Railway Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2007.00/157.607
=12.73

Sanyo Electric Railway Co's share price for today is 円2007.00.
Sanyo Electric Railway Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円157.607.

* 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?


Sanyo Electric Railway Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sanyo Electric Railway Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanyo Electric Railway 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.

Sanyo Electric Railway Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Sanyo Electric Railway Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Sanyo Electric Railway Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 8.31 7.98 7.99 7.95 8.80

TSE:9052 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Sanyo Electric Railway 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.


Sanyo Electric Railway Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Sanyo Electric Railway Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sanyo Electric Railway Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Sanyo Electric Railway Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Sanyo Electric Railway Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=81928.651/9132
=8.97

Sanyo Electric Railway Co's current Enterprise Value is 円81,929 Mil.
Sanyo Electric Railway Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円9,132 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 8.97 mean?
Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.97 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sanyo Electric Railway Co. This is 52% below median its historical median of 18.76. Over the past decade, Sanyo Electric Railway Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.65 to 68.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Electric Railway Co ranks #527 out of 925 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is Sanyo Electric Railway Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sanyo Electric Railway Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.97 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 18.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.65 to a high of 68.11. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.90. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's value of 8.97 is 13.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Electric Railway Co ranks #527 out of 925 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanyo Electric Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Electric Railway Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Sanyo Electric Railway Co ranks #527 out of 925 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sanyo Electric Railway Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.90. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's value of 8.97 is 13.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanyo Electric Railway Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.65 to 68.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.76 vs. the industry median of 7.90, Sanyo Electric Railway Co has consistently been above 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 7.90, based on 925 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. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.97 is 13.5% above 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 Sanyo Electric Railway Co. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 18.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Electric Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,142.85, compared to a current price of 円2,007.00 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 18.76 and 13.5% above the Transportation industry median of 7.90. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97 as of Sep. 21, 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 Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Electric Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,007.00 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,142.85. GuruFocus considers Sanyo Electric Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9052:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 8.97 (52% below median its 10-year median of 18.76)
  • GF Value™: 円2,142.85 vs. price of 円2,007.00 (6.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.5% above the Transportation median (#527 of 925)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9052 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sanyo Electric Railway Co Business Description

Address 3-1-1, Oyashiki-dori, Nagata-ku, Kobe, JPN, 653-0843
Sanyo Electric Railway Co Ltd is a Japanese company. It is engaged in railway business which connects from Himeji to Kobe and also to Hanshin Electric Railway through mutual direct driving, and it connects to Osaka Umeda without transfer. The company focuses on constructing a transportation network in the southern area of Hyogo Prefecture. It is also involved in real estate business, where it is promoting the development of residential and commercial facilities with the aim of revitalizing the community, as well as effective utilization of the land. In addition, the company operates Suma Urashiro Ueno Park located in Suma Ward, Kobe City.
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