Ministop Co (TSE:9946) EV-to-EBITDA: -6.79 (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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TSE:9946 Ministop Co Ltd TSE:9946
60 GF Score
Price 円1,872.00
GF Value 円1,900.36
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ministop Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Ministop Co TSE:9946 -0.05% 60 EV-to-EBITDA is -6.79 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9946 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,900.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 268 Retail - Defensive companies, Ministop Co ranks worse than 373133.96% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Ministop Co's enterprise value is 円40,809 Mil. Ministop Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-6,014 Mil. Therefore, Ministop Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -6.79.

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

TSE:9946' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -80.12   Med: -8.25   Max: 457.29
Current: -6.79

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Ministop Co was 457.29. The lowest was -80.12. And the median was -8.25.

TSE:9946's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 268 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.595 vs TSE:9946: -6.79

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 (2026-08-27), Ministop Co's stock price is 円1872.00. Ministop Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-268.470. Therefore, Ministop Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


Ministop Co  (TSE:9946) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1872.00/-268.470
=At Loss

Ministop Co's share price for today is 円1872.00.
Ministop Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-268.470.

* 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?


Ministop Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ministop Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ministop 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.

Ministop Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Ministop Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.10 1.40 11.54 -8.47 -11.73

Ministop Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 -9.42 -13.28 -11.72 -11.73 0.00

TSE:9946 vs KR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Ministop 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.


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

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

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


TSE:9946
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Ministop Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=40808.712/-6014
=-6.79

Ministop Co's current Enterprise Value is 円40,809 Mil.
Ministop Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-6,014 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 -6.79 mean?
Ministop Co (TSE:9946) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -6.79 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ministop Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Ministop Co ranks #999999 out of 268 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Is Ministop Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Ministop Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.79. Based on the distribution chart, Ministop Co ranks #999999 out of 268 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ministop Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ministop Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ministop Co ranks #999999 out of 268 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Ministop Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.60. 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 8.60, 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. 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 Ministop Co. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ministop Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ministop Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ministop Co (TSE:9946) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,900.36, compared to a current price of 円1,872.00 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.79. Ministop Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Ministop Co (TSE:9946), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.79 as of Aug. 27, 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 Ministop Co (TSE:9946) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ministop Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,872.00 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,900.36. GuruFocus considers Ministop Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9946:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -6.79
  • GF Value™: 円1,900.36 vs. price of 円1,872.00 (1.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9946 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ministop Co Business Description

Address AEON Tower, 1-5-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba, JPN, 261-8515
Ministop Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that is principally engaged in operating a convenience store chain. The company offers fresh products, like rice balls, lunch boxes, hot snacks, sandwiches, soft-serve ice cream, as well as beverages, sweets, miscellaneous products, and other items. The company provides seating areas for customers to eat foods and have a rest. Consumers can use Wi-Fi in the stores of the company, and can make tax-free purchases in some stores. The company also provides additional services, like bill payment, photocopying, ATM access, and other services.
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円1,872.00
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