Katongyo Co (TSE:9869) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.50 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:9869 Kato Sangyo Co Ltd TSE:9869
87 GF Score
Price 円6,540.00
GF Value 円5,748.97
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Katongyo Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Katongyo Co TSE:9869 87 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.50 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.50. GuruFocus rates TSE:9869 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,748.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 274 Retail - Defensive companies, Katongyo Co ranks better than 82.12% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Katongyo Co's enterprise value is 円145,362 Mil. Katongyo Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円32,294 Mil. Therefore, Katongyo Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.50.

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

TSE:9869' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.23   Med: 4.5   Max: 8.21
Current: 4.51

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Katongyo Co was 8.21. The lowest was 2.23. And the median was 4.50.

TSE:9869's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
82.12% of 274 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.47 vs TSE:9869: 4.51

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 (2026-08-21), Katongyo Co's stock price is 円6540.00. Katongyo Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円540.890. Therefore, Katongyo Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 12.09.

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


Katongyo Co  (TSE:9869) 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.

Katongyo Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=6540.00/540.890
=12.09

Katongyo Co's share price for today is 円6540.00.
Katongyo 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540.890.

* 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?


Katongyo Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Katongyo Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Katongyo 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.

Katongyo Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Katongyo Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.98 2.13 2.89 2.09 4.71

Katongyo 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 4.19 4.71 4.77 5.23 3.96

TSE:9869 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Katongyo 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.


Katongyo Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Katongyo Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:9869
87GF Score
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Katongyo Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Katongyo Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=145362.019/32294
=4.50

Katongyo Co's current Enterprise Value is 円145,362 Mil.
Katongyo 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32,294 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 4.50 mean?
Katongyo Co (TSE:9869) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.50 as of Aug. 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 Katongyo Co. This is near median its historical median of 4.50. Over the past decade, Katongyo Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.23 to 8.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Katongyo Co ranks #49 out of 274 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Katongyo Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Katongyo Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.50 is near median its 10-year median of 4.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.23 to a high of 8.21. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.47. Katongyo Co's value of 4.50 is 46.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Katongyo Co ranks #49 out of 274 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Katongyo Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Katongyo Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Katongyo Co ranks #49 out of 274 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Katongyo Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.47. Katongyo Co's value of 4.50 is 46.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Katongyo Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.23 to 8.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.50 vs. the industry median of 8.47, Katongyo 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 - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.47, based on 274 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. Katongyo Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.50 is 46.9% 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 Katongyo Co. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Katongyo Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Katongyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Katongyo Co (TSE:9869) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,748.97, compared to a current price of 円6,540.00 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.50 and 46.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.47. Katongyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Katongyo Co (TSE:9869), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.50 as of Aug. 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 Katongyo Co (TSE:9869) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Katongyo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円6,540.00 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,748.97. GuruFocus considers Katongyo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9869:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 4.50 (near median its 10-year median of 4.50)
  • GF Value™: 円5,748.97 vs. price of 円6,540.00 (13.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.9% below the Retail - Defensive median (#49 of 274)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9869 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Katongyo Co Business Description

Address 9-20 Matsubara-cho, Nishinomiya-shi, JPN, 662-8543
Kato Sangyo Co Ltd is a food wholesale company that handles processed foods. The company is mainly located in Japan. The company segments its operations into room temperature distribution, low temperature distribution, alcoholic beverage distribution, and other. The room temperature distribution segment involves wholesale processed foods and confections. The low temperature distribution segment engages in wholesale low-temperature foods and agricultural products. The alcoholic beverage distribution segment operates in wholesale alcoholic beverages. The other segment relates to the company's logistics business and insurance agency business.
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