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KadokawaTSE:9468 -1.59%78 EV-to-EBITDA is 28.31 as of Sep. 07, 2026, which is 124% above its 10-year median of 12.63. GuruFocus rates TSE:9468 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,290.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 753 Media - Diversified companies, Kadokawa ranks worse than 85.92% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kadokawa's enterprise value is 円463,543 Mil.
Kadokawa's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円16,371 Mil. Therefore, Kadokawa's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 28.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kadokawa's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9468'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.07 Med: 12.63 Max: 30.09
Current: 28.32
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kadokawa was 30.09. The lowest was 4.07. And the median was 12.63.
TSE:9468's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 85.92% of 753
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.32
vs TSE:9468: 28.32
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.
Kadokawa's share price for today is 円3591.00.
Kadokawa'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-42.030.
* 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 Kadokawa'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 Publishing subindustry, Kadokawa'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.
Kadokawa EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Kadokawa's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kadokawa's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kadokawa's current Enterprise Value is 円463,543 Mil.
Kadokawa'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16,371 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.
Kadokawa (TSE:9468) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 28.31 as of Sep. 07, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kadokawa. This is 124% above median its historical median of 12.63. Over the past decade, Kadokawa's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.07 to 30.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Kadokawa ranks #647 out of 753 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is Kadokawa's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kadokawa's current EV-to-EBITDA of 28.31 is 124% above median its 10-year median of 12.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.07 to a high of 30.09. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.32. Kadokawa's value of 28.31 is 286.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kadokawa ranks #647 out of 753 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kadokawa has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kadokawa's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Kadokawa ranks #647 out of 753 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kadokawa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.32. Kadokawa's value of 28.31 is 286.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kadokawa's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.07 to 30.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.63 vs. the industry median of 7.32, Kadokawa 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.32, based on 753 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. Kadokawa's current EV-to-EBITDA of 28.31 is 286.7% 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 Kadokawa. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kadokawa's current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.31, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 12.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kadokawa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kadokawa (TSE:9468) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,290.68, compared to a current price of 円3,591.00 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.31, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 12.63 and 286.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.32. Kadokawa's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 Kadokawa (TSE:9468), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.31 as of Sep. 07, 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 Kadokawa (TSE:9468) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kadokawa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,591.00 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,290.68.
GuruFocus considers Kadokawa to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9468:
EV-to-EBITDA: 28.31 (124% above median its 10-year median of 12.63)
GF Value™: 円3,290.68 vs. price of 円3,591.00 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 286.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#647 of 753)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9468 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kadokawa Corp is a Japan based publisher and digital content platform provider. It is involved in various businesses such as publishing, film, publishing rights, digital contents, planning, development and operation of network entertainment service, and contents and operation of video- sharing website.
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