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Arcs CoTSE:9948 +0.93%83 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.69 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 4.10. GuruFocus rates TSE:9948 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,187.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Retail - Cyclical companies, Arcs Co ranks better than 80.17% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Arcs Co's enterprise value is 円136,124 Mil.
Arcs Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円29,041 Mil. Therefore, Arcs Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arcs Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9948'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.39 Med: 4.1 Max: 6.78
Current: 4.69
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Arcs Co was 6.78. The lowest was 2.39. And the median was 4.10.
TSE:9948's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 80.17% of 953
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.67
vs TSE:9948: 4.69
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), Arcs Co's stock price is 円3790.00.
Arcs Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円233.600. Therefore, Arcs Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 16.22.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
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.
Arcs Co's share price for today is 円3790.00.
Arcs Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円233.600.
* 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 Arcs 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Arcs 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.
Arcs Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Arcs Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arcs Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Arcs Co's current Enterprise Value is 円136,124 Mil.
Arcs Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円29,041 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.
Arcs Co (TSE:9948) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.69 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 Arcs Co. This is 14% above median its historical median of 4.10. Over the past decade, Arcs Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.39 to 6.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Arcs Co ranks #189 out of 953 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Arcs Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Arcs Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.69 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 4.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.39 to a high of 6.78. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.67. Arcs Co's value of 4.69 is 45.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arcs Co ranks #189 out of 953 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arcs Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcs Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Arcs Co ranks #189 out of 953 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Arcs Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.67. Arcs Co's value of 4.69 is 45.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Arcs Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.39 to 6.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.10 vs. the industry median of 8.67, Arcs 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 - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.67, based on 953 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. Arcs Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.69 is 45.9% 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 Arcs Co. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arcs Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.69, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 4.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arcs Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcs Co (TSE:9948) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,187.04, compared to a current price of 円3,790.00 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.69, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 4.10 and 45.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.67. Arcs Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Arcs Co (TSE:9948), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.69 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 Arcs Co (TSE:9948) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcs Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,790.00 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,187.04.
GuruFocus considers Arcs Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9948:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.69 (14% above median its 10-year median of 4.10)
GF Value™: 円3,187.04 vs. price of 円3,790.00 (18.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#189 of 953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9948 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arcs Co Ltd is a Japan-based company principally engaged in the supermarket business. The company also operates other businesses through subsidiaries, including tourism, building maintenance, real estate leasing, property and casualty insurance, life insurance agency, wholesale, food manufacturing, industrial and general waste collection, and construction businesses. The group operates in a single segment related to retail.
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